Job Information
United Health Services Social Worker in Walton, New York
Social Worker, Walton Medical Office United Health Services is seeking a Social Worker to join our Walton Family Practice 09 department at Walton Medical Office in Walton, NY. This position is benefits eligible. Shift: Day
Hours per week:
40
Salary range:
$25.74 - $38.61 per hour, depending on experience. Social Worker / Overview This position provides psycho-social evaluation, crisis and trauma counseling, resource referral and case management services. Accountable for intervening with patients and families by applying critical thinking skills to monitor psycho-social status and issues that impact the clinical progression. Includes the facilitation of patient and family communication, coping and decision making. Works as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Key Responsibilities and Expectations
Education/Experience
Minimum Required:
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with 1 year experience in a healthcare setting
Preferred:
- 3 years post graduate experience
License/Certification
Minimum Required:
NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Medical Social Work from School of Social Work accepted by Council on Social Work Education (ASSW, CSW)
CPR Certification
Work Environment
- Majority of work is performed in the patient home. Work in the office requires working in close quarters with other employees. The offices are air conditioned/heated. Gloves, masks, gowns, other personal protective equipment are used, per blood and body fluid and isolation precautions.
Age of Patients Served
Adolescent: 13 to 17 Years
Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
Elderly: 80+ Years
HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information
All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4
Direct Experience