Overview

Within the administrative framework of the department and under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor or Senior Social Worker the Social Work Assistant will carry out designated functions of the social work discipline as related to patient care.

April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and its employees

• Elicit patient’s social/emotional problems. Provide reality oriented counseling and/or environmental manipulation.

• Conduct informational, activity oriented groups.

• Carry responsibility for patient placements and disposition.

• Escort patients for interviews and home and field visits.

• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team in providing patient care.

• Provide necessary reports, record documentation, and statistics as required.

• Perform other activities as required assuring services to patients and the functioning of the Social Work Program.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a social agency or clinical setting under professional supervision.

• A minimum of two (2) years post Bachelor’s Degree experience providing inpatient or outpatient services to medical, surgical. or pediatric patients..

• Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work or related field in Human Services (Required)

• Computer literacy (Required)

Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx

ID2024-4640

Category Social Services

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Division Bronxcare - Fulton

Min USD $37.84/Hr.

Max USD $40.79/Hr.

Shift Day Shift

Department : Name Supportive Case Management (BHCS)