Social Worker - Fulltime - Home Visits - Clinton Co.

HCR Home Care; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 60,500 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a fulltime Social Worker for home visits in Clinton County. The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess either LMSW or LCSW credentials in New York State. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing clinical direction, and engaging in community outreach. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,500 to $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required in NYS.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload and perform duties as described for an MSW.
• Assist fellow MSWs with patient issues and resources.
• Conduct field supervision of Social Work Assistants as required.
• Develop community outreach efforts.

Skills

Providing social services

Clinical direction

Community outreach

Guiding fellow MSWs

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - Fulltime - Home Visits - Clinton Co.

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Base pay range
$60,500.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Role and Responsibilities

A Medical Social Worker holds a master's level education in Social Work with NYS LMSW or LCSW credentials. The Medical Social Worker provides social services to patients in the home and gives clinical direction to fellow Social Workers and other clinical staff.

• Carry a caseload and perform job duties as described for an MSW.
• Assist fellow MSWs by providing guidance on patient issues, community and financial resources.
• Ensure appropriate cross‑referrals are being made within each designated region.
• Assist in staff orientation as needed.
• May conduct field supervision of Social Work Assistants.
• May review and co‑sign orders obtained by Social Work Assistants.
• May assist in arranging guest speakers and in‑services for the Social Work Department.
• Assist with in‑house presentations as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong community outreach efforts on behalf of HCR Home Care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NYS required.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a healthcare setting.

Physical and Working Conditions

The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the Medical Social Worker. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:

• Stand
• Sit
• Hear
• Walk
• Talk
• Stoop or kneel
• Repetitive motion

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise or assign additional tasks as needed.

EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran