Social Worker II

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, creating an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health 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’s Care Coordination Services team is hiring a Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Care Managers and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the appropriate allocation of hospital resources while maintaining the quality of care.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive integrated discharge plan.
• Identifies patient and family psychosocial and environmental needs related to admission, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge.
• Actively participates in the discharge process following federal and state regulations and accreditation standards, managing care across the continuum to ensure a safe discharge within a timely manner.
• Provides 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.
• Demonstrates 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 - $65,905.00 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 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.