SUMMARY

As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery. 

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Finger Lakes Medical Associates - Geneva & Riedman Campus

DEPARTMENT: Social Work

SCHEDULE: Days

ATTRIBUTES

• One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health or home care setting
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Determine patient and family needs related to social supports, financial support or counseling, housing appropriateness, transportation and psychological supports; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage; coordinate admission for all patients in need of dialysis 
• Emergency Assistance. Intervene in crisis and attend to needs of patient/family related to illness, disability, deterioration of independence, etc.
• Referral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented
• Treatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan