What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker – Orthopedic and Transitional Care Unit position at Upstate Medical University?
Job Summary
In this position, the social worker is assigned to provide coverage at the Upstate Medical University Community Campus, Transitional Care Unit and Orthopedic Unit. The social worker assigned a medical inpatient units assists with throughput and capacity. The social worker provides comprehensive psycho-social assessment, intervention, management, support, and assesses for aftercare needs of the at-risk patient population. In addition, the social worker addresses social determinants of health, complex care needs and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to recommend and deliver appropriate social work intervention and support. Upstate Social Workers perform other relevant duties as assigned including back-up coverage and support for other social workers to meet operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S.W from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE); M.S.W., L.M.S.W., L.C.S.W. or eligible, 3 years relevant post-master's 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
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
In this position, the social worker is assigned to provide coverage at the Upstate Medical University Community Campus, Transitional Care Unit and Orthopedic Unit. The social worker assigned a medical inpatient units assists with throughput and capacity. The social worker provides comprehensive psycho-social assessment, intervention, management, support, and assesses for aftercare needs of the at-risk patient population. In addition, the social worker addresses social determinants of health, complex care needs and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to recommend and deliver appropriate social work intervention and support. Upstate Social Workers perform other relevant duties as assigned including back-up coverage and support for other social workers to meet operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S.W from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE); M.S.W., L.M.S.W., L.C.S.W. or eligible, 3 years relevant post-master's 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
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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