Social Worker MSW

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a qualified Social Work professional to assess psychosocial needs and provide counseling, case management, and discharge planning services across inpatient and community settings. This role collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes and facilitate appropriate transitions of care.

Required are a Masters in Social Work or related field, active NYS license/credentialing as specified, and compliance with PASRR and BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• Masters Social Work or related field required.
• NYS Driver's License upon hire required.
• PASRR Screen within 6 months required.
• BLS certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients, families, and others.
• Provide professional counseling, case management, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team to promote optimal functioning across care settings.

Skills

Counseling

Discharge planning

Education

Masters Social Work or related field

Job description

Department : GCH Behavioral Health Clinic

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 8AM to 4PM, 9AM to 5PM, 10AM to 6PM

Shift 1

Job Description

This position is responsible for assessing psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others; providing professional counseling, case management, and discharge planning services as indicated. Services are provided in accordance with professional standards and in consultation and/or collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, as warranted, to assist/encourage patients/families/ significant others to utilize medical care constructively to assure the achievement of an optimal level of functioning in all patient care settings in the community, as well as alternate levels of care.

Education And Credentials

Masters Social Work or related field required. NYS Drivers License upon hire required. For School Health Services at OCH must be active and maintained. PASRR Screen within 6 Months required. LMSW, LCSW or LCSWR required for Oishei Childrens Hospital Psychiatry Clinic and School Health Services at OCH(must be active and maintained). NYS DOH PASRR Screen Certification is required (regulatory) within six months of hire/transfer for all inpatient departments. If not offered in 6 months, must take the next available class.” Basic Life Support (BLS) all school based clinics within 60 days of employment. Existing MSW's as of 9/24/19 will have until 11/24/19 to obtain BLS and must maintain thereafter.

Experience

3 years of experience in Discharge planning in an acute care or nursing home setting for inpatient departments only, inclusive of transitioning patients from the acute care or nursing home setting, educating patients and families on placement process and understanding services available in the community and the referral process. 3 years of experience in counseling required, excluding School Health Services departments. Inpatient departments: 3 years of experience in discharge planning experience in an acute care or nursing home setting.

Working Conditions

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00

FTE: 1.000000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required : No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals

Requisition ID# : 26258

Grade : P6

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 37.74 - $47.80

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!