Resource Specialist
Upstate Medical University · Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Resource Specialist position is responsible for working directly with families at the Biobehavioral Health Unit (BBHU).
Responsibilities
- Providing support to families transitioning from BBHU inpatient to outpatient care at the Golisano Center for Special Needs (GCSN) as appropriate
- Providing follow-up appointments post-discharge
- Interacting and connecting families with other service providers, county resources and state agencies (e.g., Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities)
- Crisis management
- Case management
- Family support
- Coordination of services via a triage process to ensure patients have access to the necessary service providers
- Participating in an interdisciplinary team (e.g., psychologists, pediatricians, nurses, etc.) to review referrals and facilitate appropriate service delivery within the Department of Pediatrics
Minimum Qualifications
- MSW from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE)
- NYS professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Three years of post licensure relevant experience working with interdisciplinary teams in the field of pediatrics
- Effective report writing and computer skills are required
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience working with children with neurodevelopmental differences
- Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary teams
- Experience with Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
Schedule
Monday - Friday, days