Social Worker I, Emergency Department

About the company:

Since 1941, the system has grown to cover most of New York. Shift differentials apply for nights, weekends and holidays.

The Social Worker I, Emergency Department works with nursing, physicians and case management to get patients the services they need after discharge. This is a hybrid role. Most of the team is in the New York City office Tuesday to Thursday.

Responsibilities:

• Complete psychosocial assessments and identify barriers to safe discharge or stability.
• Refer clients to community resources such as housing, food assistance, transportation and benefits.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling.
• Maintain a caseload of 18 to 25 clients.
• Coordinate advance directives and goals-of-care conversations.
• Conduct home visits and safety checks.
• Track outcomes and required visit frequencies.

Requirements:

• 0-2 years of social work experience in a healthcare or human services setting.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program; BSW considered for case worker roles.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and local community resources.
• Good documentation habits and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred qualifications:

• Hospice or palliative care experience.

Schedule: Four 10-hour days with one weekend day per month in the hospital

What we offer:

Salary range: $71,000 - $93,000 per year

• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid sick leave.
• Free parking.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development budget.

Skiffdale Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Agencies: please do not contact us about this role.

Start: Immediately.

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