Brooklyn, New York
Day (United States of America)
A place as dynamic as Brooklyn requires equally dynamic health care. NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital combines the award-winning expertise of Weill Cornell Medicine physicians, experienced healthcare staff, the intellectual energy of graduate residency and fellowship training programs, and the latest technologies to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to Brooklyn’s residents.
The role of the Medical Social Worker is to work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a safe discharge of all adult patients. Duties include but are not limited to:
· Identifies patients with barriers to a safe discharge plan.
· Completes psychosocial assessments on all patients.
· Documents all clinical assessments, notes, and referrals in Epic.
· Completes screens and coordinates all new skilled nursing facility and rehab facility referrals.
· Assesses all cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, and sexual assault.
· Educates patient/family about post-acute care options and the role of choice.
· Educates patient/family about managed care and payor issues
This is a full-time day shift position 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday including every 4th weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, located at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Preferred Criteria
At least one year of experience in an acute care setting
Discharge planning experience
Experience with Epic and Allscripts
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW).
Communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
Work comfortably within the limitations of the medical setting.
Computer literacy.
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$44.16-$53.81/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we put patients first. It’s the kind of work that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a steady spirit of professionalism. And it’s a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in health care, while building on our success as one of the nation’s best hospitals.
A career here is one that helps improve the lives of countless human beings throughout the world. From preventive, inpatient and ambulatory care, to technology management and beyond, all of our work is essential to the delivery of top-notch care.
Representing a wide range of fields, our talented employees collaborate across several facilities within our network, including:
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health
No matter where you work within our organization, you’ll enjoy inspirational and supportive leaders, the latest in technology, and a benefits package that fosters true work-life balance. These are just some of the many reasons why employee engagement and patient satisfaction are at all-time highs within our hospital. Explore our life-changing careers today, and discover the promising future ahead.
