Medical Social Worker L-MSW or L-CSW Essex and Clinton Counties

Role and Responsibilities

Provide social services to patients in the home, and clinical direction to fellow Social Workers and other clinical staff.

• Carry a caseload and perform job duties as described for an MSW.
• Aid fellow MSWs by providing guidance on patient issues, as well as community and financial resources.
• Ensure appropriate cross-referrals are being made, within each designated region.
• Assist in staff orientation as needed.
• May conduct field supervision of Social Work Assistants.
• May review and co-sign orders obtained by Social Work Assistants.
• May assist in arranging guest speakers and in-services for Social Work Dept.
• Assist with in-house presentations as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong community outreach efforts on behalf of HCR Home Care.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NYS.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in medical social services setting.

Work Environment

The Medical Social Worker is primarily in an office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions. The working conditions are classified as light work: Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work involves sitting most of the time.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to: Stand Sit Hear Walk Talk Stoop or kneel Repetitive motion

Other duties as assigned.