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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Licensed Master Social Worker

Case Management & AdvocacyPosted on Nov 13
Part-time$46.15 - $59.40

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work is required.
  • LMSW is required within one year of employment.
  • Six months of post-master's work experience with an adult population is required.
  • Six months of post-master's work experience with an aged population is required.
  • One year of post-master's work experience in a medical setting is required.
  • A current driver's license and/or personal transportation must be available to maintain the caseload and schedules and travel to clients' homes, if required by the site.
  • Ability to work Sunday 8:00 PM to Monday 8:00 AM (12-hour shift) is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide case and group work services to patients and/or their families during the patient's hospital stay.
  • Ensure continuity of medical care by referring patients to appropriate follow-up services.
  • Provide direct services to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities to help clients maximize their functioning.
  • Travel to patient homes, community resources, and community meetings may be required.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure maximum access to health care.
  • Maintain appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures.
  • Function in a consultative and educative capacity with pertinent individuals or agencies that impact patients.
  • Prepare materials for supervisory conferences.
  • Direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns, and volunteers as needed.
  • Participate in appropriate research, staff development programs, and community liaison activities.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of post-master's work experience in abuse, neglect, or domestic violence is preferred.
  • One year of post-master's work experience with acute, chronic, or progressive illness is preferred.
  • One year of post-master's work experience in an emergency room setting is preferred.
  • One year of post-master's work experience with physical disabilities is preferred.
  • One year of post-master's work experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred.
  • One year of post-master's work experience with renal disease is preferred.
  • Experience in advocacy, case management, discharge planning, individual work, inpatient work, resources and entitlements, and short-term crisis work is preferred.

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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