This position requires the performance of limited social work in aiding patients with social, emotional and related difficulties associated with their medical condition. The work is performed under supervision of a qualified Medical Social Worker who is available either on a consulting or direct supervisory basis. Independence of action varies depending on whether or not the incumbent is under direct daily supervision. Employees in this class confer with professional staff members in other departments of the county service and public or private agencies outside of the Public Health Department to obtain social services for the patients. The incumbent does related work as required.

Provides limited social work services to help patients adjust to their illnesses or disabilities; Develops and records in patients' medical records social services data base of information pertinent to care such as social history, family relationships, personal arrangements, need, habits and preferences; Identifies and includes in the patients care plans psycho-social or emotional needs related to the patients' illness and response to treatment; Keeps other members of the Patient Care Planning Team informed on social services issues relating to patient care and regularly consults with them in these matters; Maintains regular progress notes in patients' charts recording significant social services findings and actions taken; Develops an individualized discharge plan which reflects input from the several disciplines involved in the patients' medical records; Participates in the Utilization Review Committee by providing pertinent psycho-social information to the Committee to assist them in making a valid and objective assessment for continued care of the patient; Acts on behalf of patients for the protection of their rights; May provide for the in-service training to staff on the subjects of patients rights, psycho-social needs of patients and the role of medical social work in long-term care; Aids patients in arranging for and receiving personal care services such as eye glasses, hearing aids, etc.; Maintains confidential office records of social work performed and of recommendations made; Attends and participates in orientation programs and staff conferences; Consults with the Medical Social Worker on a regular basis regarding patient care planning and direct patient care.

To apply, please visit https://www.livingstoncounty.us/.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $26.40 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Morris, NY (Required)

Work Location: In person