What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Assistant position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Title: Social Work Assistant
Company: HealthAlliance Hospital
City/State: Kingston, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Mental Health - Non-Nursing
Union: Yes
Union Name: N/A
Position: Per Diem
Hours: M-F: Flexible Hours between 8:30am-5:00pm; 8:30am start time preferred, up to 24 hours per week
Shift: Day
Req #: 47355
Posted Date: Apr 14, 2026
Hiring Range: $32.95/HR
Job Details:
The Social Work Assistant is responsible for providing case management and discharge planning services. This professional is a key member of the Case Management treatment team and is an active member in the inpatient unit's multidisciplinary daily meeting.
Responsibilities:
- Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Assists Discharge Planner with post discharge care of patients by sending and following up with referrals to appropriate community agencies to meet aftercare needs.
- Documents all interaction timely and accurately.
- Exhibits high standards of guest, staff and community relations and maintains professional behavior in performing these duties.
- Identifies problems and communicates these problems to the Discharge Planner and treatment team.
- Adheres to Mental Health Units policies and procedures in admitting new patients.
- Develops and expands knowledge of community resources and other concrete services.
- Maintains a safe and orderly work area and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and standard safe work practices.
- Maintains and fosters positive working relationships with appropriate community service providers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Acute Behavioral Health clinical specialty, preferred.
- Experience with discharge planning preferred.
Education:
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree preferred
Other:
- If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a high caseload.
- Ability to manage high volume of data and successfully negotiate with the interdisciplinary staff and external agencies.
About Us:
HealthAlliance Hospital
Salary : $33