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Social Worker BSW Medical Acute Case Management KMH

Catholic Health System

  • Kenmore, NY
  • 25 days ago

    Highlights

    Summary: The social worker, as an active member of the Care Management and interdisciplinary care team provides comprehensive social work and discharge services to patients and families in the hospital setting. One (1) academic year experience as a social work intern in an acute hospital, medical rehab unit, primary care setting or sub-acute unit in a nursing home.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKenmore, NY
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1998
    Websitehttp://www.chsbuffalo.org

    Description

    Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    Shift: Shift 1

    Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

    Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

    Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

    Hours:

    Primary Shift is 8-4pm

    Summary:

    The social worker, as an active member of the Care Management and interdisciplinary care team provides comprehensive social work and discharge services to patients and families in the hospital setting. Utilizing foundational social work and discharge planning principles, the social worker engages the patient/patient representative in developing and implementing a post hospital plan that best meets their health and psychosocial needs.

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    • Bachelors of Social Work (B.S.W.) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred or
    • Masters of Social Work (M.S.W) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with a baccalaureate in another field
    • New York State Screen certification preferred

    EXPERIENCE

    • One year experience as a social worker in a health or health related field or
    • One (1) academic year experience as a social work intern in an acute hospital, medical rehab unit, primary care setting or sub-acute unit in a nursing home

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Possess solid social work skills in engagement, assessment, and planning and those critical to working on an interdisciplinary care team
    • Has a good understanding of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
    • Has good knowledge of types of services within the immediate community and able to do a variety of methods to locate those not easily identifiable
    • Has good ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work in a fast paced hospital environment
    • Possesses ability to effectively and efficiently utilize technology within daily work with the care team and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology tools and software

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Varied hours and days at times to meet the needs of patients and families and of the Care Management Department
    • May be required to work at other Catholic Health hospital sites as needed
    • Variable schedule which may include weekends and holidays

    ENVIRONMENT

    • Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment typical of most office jobs; and
    • Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
    • Significant amount of walking within the acute care facility

    About Company

    Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

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