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St. Lawrence Health System

Social Worker - Outpatient - Per Diem

St. Lawrence Health System, Rochester, New York, United States, 14618

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Outpatient Social Worker

Department: Social Work Location: St. Marys Campus (hybrid) Hours Per Week: Per Diem (up to 28) Schedule: Monday - Friday | Days with flexibility Summary: As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery. Responsibilities: Determine patient and family needs related to social supports, financial support or counseling, housing appropriateness, transportation and psychological supports. Coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage; coordinate admission for all patients in need of dialysis. Intervene in crisis and attend to needs of patient/family related to illness, disability, deterioration of independence, etc. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy. Implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan. Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Social Work Preferred Qualifications: Masters of Social Work Compassionate, warm and patient focused Exceptional documentation and planning skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Education: MS: Social Work (Required) Licenses/Certifications: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - New York State Education Department (NYSED) Physical Requirements: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Pay Range: $24.75 - $34.00 City: Rochester Postal Code: 14611 Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans