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Amergis LMSW/LCSW needed | $50/hr in Penn Yan, New York
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Master Social Worker collaborates with themulti-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of carefor those patients/clients requiring social work intervention. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker providescounseling and crisis intervention to patients/clients who have social oremotional problems in a variety of settings across the age span.
Monday-Friday schedule, (flexibility between 8a-7p to get to 40 hours per week)
$50/hr.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Previous related experience with Discharge Planning and/or Care Management.
Experience in Acute Hospital setting and/or Nursing Home knowledge.
Provides necessary social work intervention
Counsels individuals and families in crisis and help withissues such as poverty, loss and illness
Assesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluatesand modifies interventions to meet the established patient/client goals
Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each patient/client
Facilitates patient/client and family referrals to communityagencies when appropriate
Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve thetreatment goals established by the multi- disciplinary team
May be required to respond to crisis situations, includingdomestic violence and child abuse
May be required to provide witness services and evidence incourt cases
Visits schools to assess academic concerns
Works with government agencies to help clients apply forMedicare and Medicaid when appropriate
Arranges home visits to evaluate a patient/client health,home environment and family interaction/support
Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for presentand future psychosocial needs
Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes inpatient status to physician and appropriate multi- disciplinary team members
Adheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at alltimes
Minimum Requirements:
+ + Minimum: Master's degree in Social Work (Bachelor's degree in Social Work with related work experience will be considered)
License/Certifications: LMSW or eligible is required
Must become licensed
Experience in Acute Hospital setting and/or Nursing Home knowledge
Minimum: Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the people in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills
Computer literacy
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.