Social Worker(Part-Time, Days)

Unity-Hospital-of-Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a part-time Social Worker for the St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, NY. The role supports patient care by assessing needs, coordinating conferences, advocating for insurance approvals, and developing discharge plans with the care team.

Requirements include a BS in Social Work and a preference for 1 year of healthcare experience. Strong documentation, communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS: Social Work (Required)
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage.
• Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented.
• Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

BS: Social Work

Job description

SUMMARYAs a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.STATUS: Part-Time, DaysLOCATION: St. Mary's CampusDEPARTMENT: Social WorkSCHEDULE: 4 hr shifts between the hours of 8a-430pATTRIBUTESOne (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferredCompassionate, warm and patient focusedExceptional documentation and planning skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsRESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care. Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverageReferral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documentedTreatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care planEDUCATION:BS: Social Work (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: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:$25.50 - $35.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14611The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.