Social Work - Social Worker
010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs

Work Environment

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• All work is performed in an office or on hospital units that requires working in close quarters with other employees. The areas are air conditioned as well as heated. Not exposed to environmental or toxic hazards.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Universal Blood & Body Fluid Precautions & Isolation restrictions are observed and appropriate protective equipment utilized.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Masters in Social Work (MSW)

Preferred:

• 3 years post graduate experience

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)  or limited permit (Note: Social Workers within the Clinics must have current NYS Social Work License; not a Limited Permit).

Under the Director of Social Work, with opportunities for clinical supervision from LMSW and or LCSW/LCSW-R staff, this position provides psycho-social evaluation, crisis and trauma counseling, resource referral and case management services. Accountable for intervening with patients and families, by applying critical thinking skills to monitor psychosocial status and issues that impact the clinical progression and transition/discharge plan for patients, including the facilitation of patient and family communication, coping and decision making. Works as a part of a multidisciplinary team