Social Worker

Description 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.STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Social WorkSCHEDULE: Days/Evenings ATTRIBUTESOne (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferredBSW requiredCompassionate, warm and patient focusedExceptional documentation and planning skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsRESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care. Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverageReferral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documentedTreatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care planEDUCATION: MS: Social Work (Required)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.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - New York State Education Department (NYSED)PAY RANGE: $27.50 - $35.45The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranMinimum Salary: 27.50

Maximum Salary: 35.45

Salary Unit: Hourly