Description
Job Title: Licensed Master Social Worker
Location: OB/GYN- St. Marys
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Full Time M-F 8-4:30pm
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:
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
- Exceptional documentation and planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
EDUCATION:
- MS: Social Work (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $30.50 - $40.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
