Medical Social Worker

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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities under PHC:

• Cooperates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess patient needs
• Advocates for patients to resolve crises
• Collaborates with appropriate clinic staff to assess patient needs or develop treatment plans
• Reports child abuse and/or neglect cases and takes authorized protective action, when necessary
• Intervenes in crisis situations to assist patients, families, caregivers
• Refers patients to community, social service, educational and/or work programs
• Coordinates with care managers and I/DD organizations
• Assists with PHC initiatives including PCMH
• Participates in bi-weekly clinical operations Meetings
• Participates monthly with the developmental and implementation of Quality improvement (QA/QI meetings)
• Completes variety of forms on behalf of patients
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities under CFS:

• Provides in person intake/home visits to assess service needs and provide needed services.
• Treats people we support with disabilities related to the areas identified in intake, such as, case management, behavior management, and crisis counseling in the home.
• Facilitates Parent Support Groups (In person).
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning for people we support and their families.
• Participates in utilization/quality assurance reviews.
• Provides outreach presentations on YAI Crisis Intervention and other related programs within and outside of the agency.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Masters of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or its equivalent; and
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding the roles of the healthcare team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong crisis intervention skills

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• Current license and registration as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)issued by the New York State Education Department
• Experience with the I/DD community facilities and resources for discharge planning

Compensation:

• Salary is up to 62400 USD annually

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 9a-5p (3 days PHC, 2 days CFS)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.