What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Saratoga Hospital?
Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing social work assessment and interventions to develop safe discharge plans that are compatible with medical treatment plans and recommendations, advocating for patient’s rights. This Social Worker position will interface in collaboration with RN care managers and interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans across the care continuum, as well as facilitate avocation, liaison coordination, nursing home placement and crisis intervention. Interfaces and collaborates with community resources such as Child Protective Services, Adult Services, Domestic Violence and other regulatory agencies for patient safety and disposition. Will manage and oversee long term rehab/placement cases and provide recommendations to expedite transfers. Efforts are made to prevent, assess, evaluate, formulate and implement a plan of action based on patient’s strengths. Intervenes to address mental, social, emotional, behavioral, addictive disorders and conditions experienced by patients.
Qualifications: Licensed Master of Social Work or eligible. If not licensed must obtain license within 1 year of start date. Acute Care Hospital Experience preferred.
Knowledgeable of NYS/Federal Entitlement Programs and regulatory requirements. Screen Certification (or obtained within the first 6 months of employment).
Salary Range: $30.32 - $49.79
Pay Grade: 32
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.
Qualifications: Licensed Master of Social Work or eligible. If not licensed must obtain license within 1 year of start date. Acute Care Hospital Experience preferred.
Knowledgeable of NYS/Federal Entitlement Programs and regulatory requirements. Screen Certification (or obtained within the first 6 months of employment).
Salary Range: $30.32 - $49.79
Pay Grade: 32
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.
Salary : $30 - $50
