Medical Social Worker

Albany Medical Center · Cohoes, NY · Yesterday

OTHR$70k–$109k/yrFull-time

Department/Unit: HBD - Latham Med Ped
Work Shift: Day

$70,068.00 - $108,605.00

Works with the Primary Care clinical team to develop a safe and timely transition of care plan
Serves as the lead in coordinating care between patient and external resources needed within the community
Helps create function and productivity on the many teams to which the social worker belongs, facilitating the resolution of conflict to present a united message to patients
Acknowledges issues of diversity and adjusts practice accordingly
Works with people and agencies in the community to improve responsiveness, capabilities, alignment, and evaluation of services to patients and families
Bases individual practice patterns on a sound knowledge base of social work principles and methodologies, social work policies, and the NASW Code of Ethics
Demonstrates flexibility in providing department coverage as needed, including possible modification of role, responsibilities, and assigned caseload
Completes initial screen of patients and families and a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patients
Assists patients in communicating with treatment team
Provides crisis intervention
Advocates for patient care
Coordinates continuity of care planning in conjunction with Primary Care clinical team
Educates patients on levels of care: acute, sub-acute, community services and resources

Master's Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work Program - required
1-3 years as graduate student or as a social worker with experience in the field of Clinical Social Work with experience in care transitions - required
Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally
Knowledge of accreditation standards, health care regulations, performance improvement, and patient safety
Effective organization, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development, and computer skills
Knowledge of health care law and regulations related to acute care and the immediate post-acute continuum
Ability to complete a psychosocial assessment, risk factor analysis, treatment planning, and models of intervention
LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure - required

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