Outpatient Healthy Steps - Social Worker - MSW/LMSW/LCSW - Full Time - Days

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all aspects of social work practice.

Education & Support

• Provide education to patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and available resources.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare situations.
• Offer training and support to staff members on social work practices and psychosocial issues.
• May provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents, Mental Health Counselors, LMSW or MSW staff within scope of practice.

Continuous Improvement

• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in social work and healthcare.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development within the health system.
• Meet CEU requirements to maintain licensure.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience requirements

Required

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, with a background in hospital inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Strong understanding of social work practices, ethical standards, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage a diverse caseload.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation practices.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to travel to other worksites within MVHS.

Preferred

• Experience with EPIC.

Licensure/Certification requirements

Required

• Current and valid New York State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job details

Req Id 97546 Department CASE MGMT Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.00 FTE 1 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $29 - $50 per hour