Social Worker II (Part Time, Day)

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Greece (NY); In loco; USD 37.000 - 51.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Social Worker II to provide psychosocial assessments, care planning, and discharge planning for hospital patients. You will serve as a liaison with families and care teams, documenting interventions and coordinating with insurance providers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and strong communication skills; one year of healthcare experience is preferred. This part-time 32-hour/week position offers flexible scheduling.

Competenze

• High level of communication skills, excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Mansioni

• Manages referrals related to patients with psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.
• Reviews track board census or documentation to identify high risk patients not referred.
• Documents social work intervention.
• Assesses patient needs and determines mode of intervention.
• Coordinates assessments and develops care plans.
• Implements plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiating continued care plan.
• Notifies involved parties concerning the discharge within 24 hours of receipt of discharge authorization.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Social Worker IILocation: UnityHours Per Week: 32 hours per weekSchedule: Part Time 8am-4pmSUMMARY: To provide hospital patients with psychosocial and continued care planning intervention, serve as a community liaison and provide education in compliance with applicable hospital, departmental and governmental regulations and policies. High level of communication skills, excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages referrals related to patients with psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs. Reviews track board census or documentation to identify high risk patients not referred. Determines patient needs through interdisciplinary rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences. Documents social work intervention. Ensures that all inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented.Assesses patient needs and determines mode of intervention. Possesses appropriate age and specific knowledge about the dynamics of group assigned and assesses patient needs accordingly as documented in Care Connect or medical record. Interviews patients and/or families and records psychosocial assessments in accordance with the social work documentation policy as documented in chart. Coordinates assessments and develops care plans in accordance with accepted social work policy as documented in chart. If indicated, evaluates patients for the appropriate level of care as documented in chart, office file, and by referrals. Coordinates multidisciplinary and agency case conferences as needed, as verified through chart notes indicating attendance, problems discussed and treatment plan.Implements plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiating continued care plan in compliance with departmental and governmental regulations.Works with care manager, acts as intermediary, with Health Care Insurance providers (ex. HMO’s, private insurance, Medicare), advocating for patient/family, to obtain approval for coverage as documented in the chart. Involves patient/family in the treatment planning process as demonstrated in the chart notes, and signatures on the appropriate forms.Executes plan of discharge/continued care which is mutually agreeable to patient/family. Notifies involved parties (ex., doctor, family, patient, facility) concerning the discharge, within 24 hours of receipt of discharge authorization as documented in chart. Requests needed paperwork from nursing/doctor other disciplines as documented in the chart.Arranges for transportation of patient where needed in accordance with hospital procedure, as documented in the chart.Acts as liaison with the community and as a referral source.May coach, mentor, and train new staff in their assigned duties in order to achieve a standard of excellence in the department.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Social WorkPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One year experience preferred, preferably in a health care settingFor ElderONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail elderly population preferredEDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE:$27.00 - $37.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14626The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.