Care Management Social Worker - White Plains, NY

Job Title: Care Management Social Worker
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Day, Mon-Fri, 8a-4 or 9a-5p; monthly weekend rotation (Saturday & Sunday)
Location: White Plains, NY
Salary Range: $73,019.12-$(phone number removed)
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Job Description:
The Care Management Social Worker provides social work services to patients and families, including assessing needs, formulating treatment plans, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. They offer counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy services, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and support. The role involves collaborating with community agencies, leading educational groups, and maintaining documentation standards. The ideal candidate holds a Master of Social Work Degree, is a licensed social worker (LMSW/LCSW) in New York, and has at least two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting or related environment. NYS SCREEN Certification is required within the initial 3 months of employment.
Responsibilities:
Conduct interviews with patients and families to determine continuing care needs
Complete Social Work Comprehensive Assessments
Provide psychosocial information for patient transfers
Offer counseling, crisis intervention, and grief counseling
Assist patients with adjustment to treatment
Devise and implement social work treatment plans
Provide information, referral, and advocacy to community agencies
Lead education and support groups
Identify, evaluate, and design safety plans for victims of crimes/abuse
Maintain and complete statistics of case activities
Attend meetings and participate in presentations, training, and in-services as required
Assist/participate in presentations, training, and in-services as required
Participate in the department's cross-training program
Respond to internal and external disasters when indicated/assigned by supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Master of Social Work Degree from a Council of Social Work Education accredited School of Social Work
Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) approved by the State Education Department of the University of the State of New York
Two years experience in an acute care hospital setting or related setting
NYS SCREEN Certification (obtained within initial 3 months of employment)
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, significant others, co-workers, physicians, and other staff members
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment:
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks
Must be physically able to write, read, and move quickly throughout the work environment and hospital
Must have the dexterity to operate computers and other office equipment
Must have the ability to assess a patient's situation, formulate a plan according to need, and follow through to resolution
Must be able to communicate with patients and others in a sensitive and caring manner and to visually assess a patient's affect and body language
Note: The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. Several factors may be considered when determining a team member's base salary and/or rate (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).
To Apply: Email your resume to (url removed) and text (phone number removed) to schedule an interview.
Job ID: WPH 22170