Social Worker LMSW - Outpatient

103 Rochester General Hospital; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Social Worker LMSW for the Outpatient Department. Located in Midvale, this full-time role involves delivering evidence-based psychosocial interventions and coordinating care with medical teams to improve patient outcomes.

The position requires an MSW and NYS LMSW/LCSW licensure, with 1–3 years healthcare experience preferred; compensation includes a $62,500.00–$78,250.00 salary range.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• NYS LMSW or NYS LCSW licensure required.
• Experience in health care or home care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention with an immediate safety action plan for patients with suicidal, homicidal, hallucinating, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence/abuse issues.
• Provides Social Work assessments that identify the underlying root cause of psychosocial and environmental symptoms.
• Creates a care plan and links patient with services to address the needs of the patient.
• Manages referrals regarding psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.
• Facilitates behavioral change through Clinical Interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.

Skills

Crisis intervention

DSM V diagnosis

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW

LMSW/LCSW license

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker LMSW - Outpatient Department: Social Work

Location: Midvale Commons Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Full Time

SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Social Worker provides customized clinical interventions, that are evidence-based, to treat underlying, root causes of psychosocial and environmental symptoms. Serves as a liaison between medical professionals and patients to increase collaboration and positive medical outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides crisis intervention with an immediate safety action plan for patients with suicidal, homicidal, hallucinating, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence/abuse issues.
• Provides Social Work assessments that identify the underlying root cause of psychosocial and environmental symptoms.
• Creates a care plan and links patient with services to address the needs of the patient.
• Manages referrals regarding psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.
• Facilitates behavioral change through the use of Clinical Interventions such as but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.
• Creates customized interventions for specialty populations.
• Completes diagnostic screening tools such as the PHQ screenings, Edinburgh, CAGE, and GAD 7.
• Diagnoses patients using the DSM V.
• Documents all services in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.
• For CompassionNet: Must have ability to travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Degree: Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Required Certification/Licensure: NYS LMSW or NYS LCSW

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health care or home care setting
• End renal stage disease experience (dialysis)
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• For CompassionNet: Minimum one (1) to three (3) years pediatric and/or palliative care experience

EDUCATION:

MS: Social Work (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. 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:

$62,500.00 - $78,250.00

CITY: Fairport POSTAL CODE: 14450

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.