Social Worker Outpatient Neurology Clinic
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Department of Social Work at Upstate is currently looking for a Social Worker to join their team. The Social Worker in this position provides comprehensive psycho-social management and support to at risk patients and families. Primary assignment will be located at UHCC serving the neurology clinic with additional duties as assigned. The social worker will provide psychosocial consultation through assessment counseling intervention planning and referrals to meet the psycho-social needs of patient and families who are experiencing neurological disorders. Candidate will learn to execute Health Care Proxies and have discussions about DNR/DNI MOLST (eliciting the patients values) and other end-of-life decisions. Additionally the social worker will manage patients through collaboration coordination monitoring evaluating opinions and identifying resources to meet the patients needs. Candidate must possess communication skills knowledge of community resources and document all interventions in the patients electronic medical record. Social workers will participate in staff meetings appropriate in-services education and quality improvement activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
L.M.S.W. L.C.S.W. or eligible 3 years relevant post-masters experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment) required. New M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W. eligible will be considered for appointment to entry level (SL2) position at a commensurate salary after obtaining a Limited Permit. Incumbent must obtain L.M.S.W. within 12 months of receipt of limited permit.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Days:
Monday-Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm occasional on-call/holiday coverage on rotation based on operational needs.
Message to Applicants:
RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
As the largest employer in Central NY, SUNY Upstate Medical University is improving the health of the community through education, research and health care.
