Social Worker LMSW - Outpatient

Job Title: Social Worker LMSW - Outpatient

Department: Social Work

Location: Midvale Commons

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Full Time

SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Social Worker provides customized clinical interventions, that are evidence-based, to treat underlying, root causes of psychosocial and environmental symptoms. Serves as a liaison between medical professionals and patients to increase collaboration and positive medical outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides crisis intervention with an immediate safety action plan for patients with suicidal, homicidal, hallucinating, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence/abuse issues.

Provides Social Work assessments that identify the underlying root cause of psychosocial and environmental symptoms.

Creates a care plan and links patient with services to address the needs of the patient. Manages referrals regarding psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.

Facilitates behavioral change through the use of Clinical Interventions such as but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.

Creates customized interventions for specialty populations.

Completes diagnostic screening tools such as the PHQ screenings, Edinburgh, CAGE, and GAD 7.

Diagnoses patients using the DSM V.

Documents all services in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.

For CompassionNet: Must have ability to travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Degree: Master’s Degree in Social Work

Required Certification/Licensure: NYS LMSW or NYS LCSW

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health care or home care setting

End renal stage disease experience (dialysis)

Compassionate, warm and patient focused

Exceptional documentation and planning skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

For CompassionNet: Minimum one (1) to three (3) years pediatric and/or palliative care experience

EDUCATION:

MS: Social Work (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$62,500.00 - $78,250.00

CITY:

Fairport

POSTAL CODE:

14450

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.