Social Worker

Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc (CHCB) seeks an experienced Social Worker to join our team, providing counseling and case management to address patients’ bio-psychosocial needs.

You will evaluate psychosocial needs, determine treatments/referrals, advocate for patients with community agencies, and maintain accurate records while coordinating transportation and prenatal/postpartum education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• LCSW certification preferred.
• Two years of experience; five years preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and counseling services to address patients' bio psychosocial needs.
• Evaluate patients' psychosocial requirements and determine appropriate treatment and referral options.
• Assist patients in completing forms for entitlements, supplemental insurance and other benefits.
• Advocate for patients when interacting with community agencies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Coordinate transportation assistance for patients as required.
• Attend case conferences and team meetings.
• Identify the need for patient education and support services.
• Conduct need assessments and education for prenatal and postpartum patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and make referrals when necessary.
• Evaluate the needs of special population patients.
• Provide HIV pre test and post test counseling and testing.
• Follow up on missed appointments with patients.
• Participate in and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral & written communication

Case management

Counseling

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary The Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc CHCB is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join the team CHCB is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing high quality healthcare services to the community The Social Worker will be responsible for offering counseling services and case management to address the bio psychosocial needs of patients

Qualifications

A Masters Degree in Social Work or a related field is required A Licensed Certified Social Worker LCSW certification is preferred A minimum of two 2 years of experience as a Social Worker with strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills; five 5 years of experience is preferred Proficiency in MS Word Excel and Outlook is necessary

Responsibilities

Provide case management and counseling services to address patients bio psychosocial needs Evaluate patients psychosocial requirements and determine appropriate treatment and referral options Assist patients in completing forms for entitlements supplemental insurance and other benefits Advocate for patients when interacting with community agencies Maintain accurate and up to date patient records Coordinate transportation assistance for patients as required Attend case conferences and team meetings Identify the need for patient education and support services Conduct need assessments and education for prenatal and postpartum patients Collaborate with healthcare providers and make referrals when necessary Evaluate the needs of special population patients Provide HIV pre test and post test counseling and testing Follow up on missed appointments with patients Participate in and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities Maintain a clean and safe work environment Perform other relevant duties as assigned or requested

Physical Demands

This role may involve periods of sitting standing walking bending and stooping Weekend and evening work may be required

Salary Range

Salary Range 63689 93329 per year depending on license type LMSW vs LCSW and applicable experience

Note

Note This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East