Sign upLog in

Social Worker MSW Float

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Discharge Plans, Family Social Work, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, Safety/Work Safety, Social Work, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
3 days ago

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

Primary Shift 8:00-4:00pm

Summary:

The Social Worker, as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, provides comprehensive clinical social work and discharge planning services to patients and families. The Social Worker utilizes a needs based assessment and input from the interdisciplinary team to develop a discharge plan. Using clinical assessment skills and a variety of counseling modalities the Social Worker also assists a patient and family in adjusting emotionally and socially to changes that may occur due to illness, injury, or disability. The Social Worker may serve as a field educator/supervisor for undergraduate and graduate social work interns from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
  • Current NYS Master of Social Work license (LMSW) or current NYS Clinical Social Work license (LCSW) preferred
  • NYS Screen Certification preferred

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum one (1) year experience as a MSW in a hospital, health care, or health related setting
  • Clinical social work practice experience with adults and families
  • Medical social work experience clinically/medically complex patients preferred
  • Goals of care planning experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of the discharge planning process within a health care facility
  • Experience with multiple social work treatment modalities
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and advocacy skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Varied hours and days at times to meet the needs of patients and families and needs 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

About the Company

C

Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder