Job Description

Provides support and resources to the patients of the Speech & Audiology Center. Assists department team members in the follow up care for these patients. 

Job Responsibility

 

Provides culturally competent service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities in order to help individuals maximize their functioning.  Utilizes high risk criteria and/or consultation referrals to identify patients in need of or who could benefit from intervention. Advocates on behalf of the individual to ensure maximum access to health care, assesses barriers and offers solutions.  Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the overall care of patient.  Provides psycho education and community resources to patients and their families.  Initiates communication with post-acute providers and payers as needed.  Incorporates knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs in all planning.  Maintains appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by site policies and procedures.  Represents department and profession is various hospital/site based committees and work groups.  Assists clinical providers with department-led support groups for various demographics within the Speech & Audiology Center. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

 

Master of Social Work required. Current License to practice as a Master Social Worker, or Current License to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).