HCR Home Care·Town of Queensbury, New York
The Medical Social Worker provides social services to patients in their homes and clinical direction to fellow Social Workers and other clinical staff. They also assist in staff orientation and develop community outreach efforts.
Role and Responsibilities
A Medical Social Worker holds a Masters level education Social Work with NYS LMSW or LCSW credentials. The Medical Social Worker provides social services to patients in the home, and clinical direction to fellow Social Workers and other clinical staff.
Essential Functions
Carry a caseload and perform job duties as described for an MSW.
Assist fellow MSWs by providing guidance on patient issues, as well as community and financial resources.
Ensure appropriate cross-referrals are being made, within each designated region.
Assist in staff orientation as needed.
May conduct field supervision of Social Work Assistants.
May review and co-sign orders obtained by Social Work Assistants.
May assist in arranging guest speakers and in-services for Social Work Dept.
Assist with in-house presentations as needed.
Develop and maintain strong community outreach efforts on behalf of HCR Home Care.
Other duties as assigned.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The Medical Social Worker is primarily in an office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.
• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work involves sitting most of the time.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
