Job Description
Provides case and group work services to patients and/or their families during patient's Hospital stay. Ensures continuity of medical care by referral to appropriate follow-up services. Serves as an interdisciplinary team member and primary clinician providing individual and group therapy for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders with Northwell's Better Outcomes through Ongoing Specialized Treatment (BOOST) Program.
Job Responsibility
* Provides direct service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities in order to help clients maximize their functioning. Travel to patient homes, community resources, community meetings may be required.* Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure maximum access to health care.* Maintains appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures.* Functions in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies that impact on patients.* Prepares materials for supervisory conferences. May direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns and volunteers. May participate in appropriate research, staff development programs and community liaison activities. Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
Experience as required/preferred by position is indicated on MSW generic posting form:
• 6 months post-masters work experience with an adult population, required.
• 6 months post-masters work experience with an adolescent population, preferred.
• 6 months post-masters work experience in psychiatric setting, required
• Experience in case management, cognitive/behavioral, group work, individual, outpatient, and resources/entitlements preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider in New York State, offering a wide range of medical services and research.