Social Worker

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York, combining a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care. The organization offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

About the role

Crouse Health’s Care Coordination Services team is hiring a full-time Social Worker to work collaboratively with Care Managers and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the appropriate allocation of hospital resources while maintaining the quality of care.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive integrated discharge plan.
• Identify patient and family psychosocial and environmental needs related to admission, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge.
• Actively participate in the discharge process following federal and state regulations and accreditation standards, managing care across the continuum to ensure a safe and timely discharge.
• Provide crisis interventions to patients and families as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• LMSW license preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of Social Work experience required.
• Case Management, Discharge Planning, or home care experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate communication in assigned work area.
• Ability to interact with physicians, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, patients, families, and community agencies to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations (DOH, Medicare/Medicaid).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of third-party payers and/or managed care principles.

Pay

$60,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 401K.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on inpatient or outpatient services, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.