LMSW Social Worker

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and direct services to patients and families. This role involves formulating discharge plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and utilizing community resources to meet the psychosocial needs of patients. With a focus on patient care and support, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of care provided. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and families, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work and LMSW license required.
• Minimum of three years social work experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and formulate discharge plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain documentation.
• Provide social work services and develop programs for unmet needs.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Counseling Skills

Case Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Community Resource Knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Job description

Job Description

Performs psychosocial assessments of and on-going direct social work services to patients and families; participates in formulating and implementing discharge plans; identifies unmet psychosocial needs and develops programs to address those needs; and participates in educational activities.

Job Responsibility

1. Performs psychosocial assessment of patients and families.
2. Provides introduction and orientation to newly admitted patients/families.
3. Evaluates new admissions by interviewing patients and families, contacting other agencies, if indicated, and reviewing available information.
4. Prepares psychosocial assessments of patients and families using knowledge and understanding of the needs of the patient population.
5. Prepares comprehensive care plans.
6. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
7. Maintains documentation of initial contacts with patient/families and of psychosocial assessments.
8. Formulates and implements psychosocial treatment plans.
9. Employs clinical skills in counseling individuals and families regarding coping/adjusting to illness and placement and discharge planning.
10. Formulates and implements discharge plans.
11. Establishes and maintains professional relationship with patients and families.
12. Incorporates knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs in planning.
13. Negotiates community systems and programs.
14. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
15. Implements and continuously evaluates treatment plans.
16. Provides social work services in accordance with required standards.
17. Utilizes knowledge of financial/reimbursement/regulatory systems and requirements in providing services to patients and families.
18. Completes required related forms, as required.
19. Anticipates needs/problems in case management.
20. Maintains documentation of case activity/data.
21. Identifies unmet psychosocial needs and develops programs to address them.
22. Collaborates with staff to identify unmet needs.
23. Participates with staff in group functioning - Patient Council and other patient/family groups.
24. Coordinates family groups.
25. Utilizes knowledge of Social Work treatment modalities in assessing program needs.
26. Represents hospital department when meeting with community agencies.
27. Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, required.
2. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), required.
3. Minimum of three (3) years social work experience, including experience in an acute care hospital, required.
4. Specialized experience may be required, depending on area of assignment.

Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).