Under the supervision of the Associate Program Director, the Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial perspective to the interdisciplinary evaluation, assessment, plan of care, ongoing services and disenrollment processes that occur once participants begin the intake process and continues with ongoing services. Interventions could include individual participant contacts, appropriate collateral contacts, participant and family education, assessment and counseling, mobilizing resources, addressing mental health needs as they arise, ongoing case management, advocacy to ensure patient needs are addressed, and initiating disenrollment procedures. The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient and appropriate care is provided in order to optimize the health status and quality of life of participants. The Social Worker is knowledgeable regarding social systems and institutions, and individual behavior, and can skillfully apply appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the participant and family.

A master's degree in social work obtained by successful completion of a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Department, and current certification or license by the Education Department to practice social work in the State of New York.*

One year of social work experience in a health care setting.*

One year experience working with frail elders (may be concurrent with #2 above).

Knowledge of PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care of the Elderly) regulations preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS LMSW (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person