MSW-Social Worker (LJ)
On-site · New Hyde Park, New York, United States
Job Summary
MSW-Social Worker provides case and group work services to patients and/or families during patient's hospital stay. Ensures continuity of medical care by referral to appropriate follow-up services. Responsibilities include direct service to patients and families using various social work modalities to maximize functioning; travel to patient homes and community resources may be required; advocate to ensure maximum access to health care; maintain professional documentation per hospital policies; function in a consultative/educative capacity; prepare materials for supervisory conferences; may direct paraprofessional staff, social work interns and volunteers; may participate in research, staff development programs and community liaison activities; includes ADA Essential Functions.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
- LMSW required within one (1) year of employment.
- 1 year post-masters work experience with an adult population, required.
- 1 year post-masters work experience with an aged population, required.
- 1 year post-masters work experience in abuse/neglect/domestic violence, preferred.
- 1 year post-masters work experience in acute/chronic/progressive illness, preferred.
- 1 year post-masters work experience in an emergency room setting, preferred.
- 1 year post-masters work experience in a medical setting, required.
- 1 year post-masters work experience with physical disabilities, preferred.
- 1 year post-masters work experience in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
- 1 year post-masters work experience with renal disease, preferred.
- 1 year post-masters work experience with substance abuse, preferred.
- Current Driver’s License and/or own transportation available to maintain caseload, schedules and travel to clients’ homes, if required by site.
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