Medical Social Worker

Job Description

Create optimal outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities. Through advanced practice skills, mobilizes resources to reduce risk, and serves as ambassador between hospital and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• New York State Licensure (LMSW) required
• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of Social Work Program
• One year as graduate student or as a social worker with experience in the field of Clinical Social Work with experience in care transitions
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Department/Unit

Care Management/Social Work

Work Shift

Day

Salary Range

$70,068.00 - $108,605.00