What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker-LMSW position at Ascension?
Department: Center for Mental Health
Schedule: Days
Hospital: Lourdes Hospital Off-site Clinic
Location: Binghamton, New York
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Investigate, assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.
- Interview patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
- Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
- Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
- Support management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post discharge needs.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained within 60 Months (5 years) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
Work Experience:
- 3 years of experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
Current LMSW or applicants with license pending strongly preferred.
Why Join Our Team
Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY, has been providing compassionate, personalized care to the Southern Tier for over 90 years. Join over 2,250 doctors, nurses and associates and find rewarding career opportunities at any of our 20 sites of care, including our 197-bed hospital, emergency department, ambulatory care sites, regional cancer center, specialty practices and mobile health and dental vans.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension Lourdes is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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