Social Worker BSW Medical Acute Case Management MHB - Catholic Health System : Job Details

Facility: Mercy Hospital of BuffaloShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: YesWork Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday RotationHours:8 am to 4 PMSummary:The social worker, as an active member of theCare 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:EDUCATIONBachelors of Social Work (B.S.W.) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred orMasters of Social Work (M.S.W) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with a baccalaureate in another fieldNew York State Screen certification preferredEXPERIENCEOne year experience as a social worker in a health or health related field orOne (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 homeKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYPossess solid social work skills in engagement, assessment, and planning and those critical to working on an interdisciplinary care teamHas 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 identifiableHas good ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work in a fast paced hospital environmentPossesses 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 softwareWORKING CONDITIONSVaried hours and days at times to meet the needs of patients and families and of the Care Management DepartmentMay be required to work at other Catholic Health hospital sites as neededVariable schedule which may include weekends and holidaysENVIRONMENTNormal heat, light space, and safe working environment typical of most office jobs; andOccasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditionsSignificant amount of walking within the acute care facility