Acute Psychiatric Social Worker – Discharge & Care

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a licensed social worker to join an interdisciplinary team delivering psychosocial assessments and direct/indirect services for patients and families. The role focuses on identifying psychosocial problems and collaborating on safe discharge and treatment plans.

The Social Worker will participate in conferences, uphold ethical standards, maintain confidentiality, and lead psychosocial education for staff.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a school of Social Work.
• Licensed in NY State as LMSW or LCSW.
• Must meet NYS Board of Social Work licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients to identify need for social work intervention.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patient/family interviews.
• Develop and validate discharge/treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Lead psychosocial education and participate in conferences.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Confidentiality

Education

MSW degree

LMSW license

LCSW license

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a licensed social worker to join an interdisciplinary team delivering psychosocial assessments and direct/indirect services for patients and families. The role focuses on identifying psychosocial problems and collaborating on safe discharge and treatment plans.

The Social Worker will participate in conferences, uphold ethical standards, maintain confidentiality, and lead psychosocial education for staff.