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Medical Social Worker

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY • 1d ago

Department/Unit:

HBD - Latham Med Ped

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$70,068.00 - $108,605.00

Create optimal outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co- morbidities. Through advanced practice skills, mobilizes resources to reduce risk, and serves as primary care ambassador between hospital and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works with the Primary Care clinical team to develop a safe and timely transition of care plan

Serves as the lead in coordinating care between patient and external resources needed within the community

Help create function and productivity on the many teams to which the SW belongs, facilitating the resolution of conflict to present a united message to patients

Acknowledge issues of diversity and adjust practice accordingly

Works with people and agencies in the community to improve responsiveness, capabilities, alignment, and evaluation of services to patients and families

Base individual practice patterns on a sound knowledge base of social work principles and methodologies, social work policies, and the NASW Code of Ethics

Demonstrate flexibility in providing department coverage as needed, including possible modification of role, responsibilities, and assigned caseload

Completes initial screen of patients and families and a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patients

Assists patients in communicating with treatment team

Provides crisis intervention

Advocates for patient care

Coordinates continuity of care planning in conjunction with Primary Care clinical team

Educates patients on levels of care; acute, sub-acute, community services and resources

Qualifications

Master's Degree of Social Work degree from an accredited school of Social Work Program - required

1-3 years as graduate student or as a social worker with experience in the field of Clinical Social Work with experience in care transitions. - required

Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally.

Knowledge of accreditation standards, health care regulations, performance improvement and patient safety.

Effective organization, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development and computer skills.

Knowledge of health care law and regulations related to acute care and the immediate post-acute continuum

Ability to complete a psychosocial assessment, risk factor analysis, treatment planning, and models of intervention

LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure - required

Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly

Walking - Constantly

Sitting - Rarely

Lifting - Frequently

Carrying - Frequently

Pushing - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Stooping - Frequently

Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching - Frequently

Crawling - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Constantly

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Rarely

Extreme heat - Rarely

Humidity - Rarely

Wet - Rarely

Noise - Constantly

Hazards - Frequently

Temperature Change - Rarely

Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!?

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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