Social Worker MSW Medical Rehabilitation Unit - Care Management (CH) Department: Care Management (CHS) Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days w/ weekend & holiday rotation Hours: 7.5 Pay Period: 75 Job Grade: E07 Union Job: No Job Details: * Social Worker MSW Medical Rehabilitation Unit Care Management (Catholic Health): The social worker, as an active member of the interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive clinical social work and discharge planning services to patients and families on the Medical Rehabilitation Unit (MRU). The social worker utilizes a needs based assessment and input from the interdisciplinary team to develop a discharge plan. Using clinical assessment skills and a variety of counseling modalities the social worker also assists a patient and family in adjusting emotionally and socially to changes that may occur due to illness, injury, or disability. REPORTS TO: Directly: Site Manager of Care Management for daily operations Indirectly: System Director of Social Work for social work practice standards SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports but may serve as a field educator/supervisor for undergraduate and graduate social work interns from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM): EDUCATION · Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education · Current NYS Master of Social Work license (LMSW) or current NYS Clinical Social Work license (LCSW) desired · NYS Screen Certification preferred EXPERIENCE · Minimum one year experience as a LMSW or LCSW in a hospital, health care, or health related setting · Clinical social work practice experience with adults and families · Medical social work experience in a rehab setting with clinically/medically complex patients preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY · Knowledge of the discharge planning process within a health care facility · Experience with multiple social work treatment modalities · Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and advocacy skills WORKING CONDITIONS: · Varied hours and days at times to meet the needs of patients and families and the MRU and needs of the Care Management Department ENVIRONMENT · Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment typical of most office jobs; and · Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions. PHYSICAL EFFORT ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (LIGHT) Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) Overall Strength Category: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible) Dictionary Of Occupational Titles Constant (C) 67-100% Workday Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday Not Present (N) Activity - Job Demand Walk Frequent Climb Stairs Occasional Stoop Frequent Kneel Occasional Crouch Occasional Reach (immediate) Frequent Reach (overhead) Occasional Handling Frequent Fingering - Frequent Sitting Frequent Standing Frequent Push Cart - Occasional Pull Cart - Occasional HR Use Only: NYS DOL HR Use Only: WW HR Use Only: HH