Social Worker - Samaritan Hospital - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

About the Role

This position is housed on the Inpatient Geriatric Mental Health Unit where the Social Worker is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. At Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Supportive team environment, manageable caseload
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, clinical supervision for licensure progression, shared governance opportunities, generous tuition allowance, and career development

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat psychological, behavioral, and emotional disorders
• Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning and appropriate progression of care in the hospital setting
• Provide specialized therapeutic interventions to geriatric patients receiving acute psychiatric care
• Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in the most appropriate setting
• Work collaboratively with providers on the unit (MD, RN, PCT, etc.) as well as clinicians, advocates, and representatives of various community agencies to best meet the needs of the patients

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work is required
• NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure is required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical, Psychiatric, or Health Care setting is required

MSW, MHC, and LMHCs are encouraged to apply as well.

Pay

Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.