Care Coordination Associate — Social Services

Northwell Career Site; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Social Worker to provide direct services to individuals regarding entitlements and resources, and to assist with discharge planning. The role includes information provision to walk-in patients and telephone inquiries, as well as overseeing workshops and socialization groups.

You will collaborate with care managers to address emergency needs, document care plans, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Assists care managers with cases requiring emergency intervention; discusses, with the social worker, care plan and means to facilitate patients’ goals.
• Identifies unmet biopsychosocial needs and under the supervision of coordinator; assists patients to meet those needs effectively.
• Maintains documentation in the patient chart in accordance with department requirements; prepares and submits reports as required.
• Maintains related records and charts progress notes; documents the nature and extent of interventions made; makes copy of record for the Unit file.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings for discussion and implementation of plans of care.
• Arranges patient transportation for program attendance and special trips or events; communicates with transport -company to arrange service.
• Maintains documentation of case activity in the patient chart in accordance with hospital requirements.
• Maintains current available treatment resource referrals and appropriate utilization.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients and families.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Equivalent combination of education and related experience

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Social Worker to provide direct services to individuals regarding entitlements and resources, and to assist with discharge planning. The role includes information provision to walk-in patients and telephone inquiries, as well as overseeing workshops and socialization groups.

You will collaborate with care managers to address emergency needs, document care plans, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.