Licensed MSW - Inpatient Social Work (Dialysis Support)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker at Rochester General Hospital. The role focuses on patient and family social supports, care coordination for dialysis patients, and crisis intervention.

You will document interventions, advocate for insurance coverage, and participate in multidisciplinary care conferences. Minimum qualifications include an MSW, LMSW licensure in NY, and 1–3 years of health or home care social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• NYS LMSW license required.
• 1–3 years of social work experience in health or home care settings.
• End stage renal disease (dialysis) experience preferred.
• Compassionate, warm and patient-focused with excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent planning skills and ability to coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals for psychosocial needs and determine interventions.
• Determine patient needs through chart review and patient/family interviews.
• Document social work intervention and outcomes.
• Coordinate admission/discharge planning and continued care plans.
• Advocate with Health Care Insurance providers to obtain coverage.
• Arrange transportation and liaise with community resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and agency care conferences as needed.
• Intervene in crises and provide counseling and support to patients/families.
• Work with care managers to optimize insurance coverage decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

MSW - Master of Social Work

LMSW Licensure

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker at Rochester General Hospital. The role focuses on patient and family social supports, care coordination for dialysis patients, and crisis intervention.

You will document interventions, advocate for insurance coverage, and participate in multidisciplinary care conferences. Minimum qualifications include an MSW, LMSW licensure in NY, and 1–3 years of health or home care social work experience.