Job Information
Catholic Health Social Worker BSW Medical Acute Case Management SCH in Buffalo, New York
Salary: 49,608.00-74,412.00 USD
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours:
Primary 8-4pm may alternate to 10-6pm
Summary:
The social worker, as an active member of the Care Management and interdisciplinary care team provides comprehensive social work and discharge services to patients and families in the hospital setting. Utilizing foundational social work and discharge planning principles, the social worker engages the patient/patient representative in developing and implementing a post hospital plan that best meets their health and psychosocial needs.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Social Work (B.S.W.) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred or
Masters of Social Work (M.S.W) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with a baccalaureate in another field
New York State Screen certification preferred
EXPERIENCE
One year experience as a social worker in a health or health related field or
One (1) academic year experience as a social work intern in an acute hospital, medical rehab unit, primary care setting or sub-acute unit in a nursing home
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Possess solid social work skills in engagement, assessment, and planning and those critical to working on an interdisciplinary care team
Has a good understanding of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Has good knowledge of types of services within the immediate community and able to do a variety of methods to locate those not easily identifiable
Has good ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work in a fast paced hospital environment
Possesses ability to effectively and efficiently utilize technology within daily work with the care team and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology tools and software
WORKING CONDITIONS
Varied hours and days at times to meet the needs of patients and families and of the Care Management Department
May be required to work at other Catholic Health hospital sites as needed
Variable schedule which may include weekends and holidays
ENVIRONMENT
Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment typical of most office jobs; and
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
Significant amount of walking within the acute care facility
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