Social Worker, Walton Medical Office
 United Health Services is seeking a Social Worker to join our Walton Family Practice 09 department at Walton Medical Office in Walton, NY. This position is benefits eligible.
 Shift: Day
 

Hours per week:

40
 

Salary range:

$25.74 - $38.61 per hour, depending on experience.
 Social Worker / Overview
 This position provides psycho-social evaluation, crisis and trauma counseling, resource referral and case management services. Accountable for intervening with patients and families by applying critical thinking skills to monitor psycho-social status and issues that impact the clinical progression. Includes the facilitation of patient and family communication, coping and decision making. Works as a part of a multidisciplinary team

 

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

 

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with 1 year experience in a healthcare setting

Preferred:

3 years post graduate experience

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Medical Social Work from School of Social Work accepted by Council on Social Work Education (ASSW, CSW)CPR Certification
 

Work Environment

Majority of work is performed in the patient home. Work in the office requires working in close quarters with other employees. The offices are air conditioned/heated. Gloves, masks, gowns, other personal protective equipment are used, per blood and body fluid and isolation precautions.

Age of Patients Served

Adolescent: 13 to 17 YearsEarly Adulthood: 18 to 45 YearsMiddle Adult: 46 to 59 YearsLate Adult: 60 to 79 YearsElderly: 80+ Years

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4
 Direct Experience