Social Worker BSW Medical Acute Case Management SCH

Job Description

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field required; 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

• One (1) 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

• 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

• 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

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment typical