SOCIAL WORKER;UNCERTIFIED

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Department of Social Work Services through a well-defined plan, promotes

continuity of care, cost effectiveness and patient satisfaction and will assist

the patient to adjust to the changes brought on by illness and to choose among

the variety of services available to meet post-hospital needs.

Social Work is an integral part of the hospital's provision of care directed

toward the patient's social and emotional as well as physical needs. Social

Work recognizes the relationship of psycho-social factors to illness as having

influence on the patient's recovery. Through direct service to patients and

family, through collaboration and consultation with physicians and the

patient's own resources in treatment of an illness. In addition, Social Work

Services are provided to facilitate continuity of care and treatment during

admission, discharge and post discharge.

Social Work Services are available to all hospital patients and their families.

Services are available to address the needs of patients ranging from newborn

to the geriatric patient. Social Work Services are also available to those

patient / families utilizing the facility on an out patient basis (including

Emergency Department and primary care sites) with identified needs and requests

for service in this area.

Education : Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field

License / Certifications : New York State Screen Certification

Experience : Previous Social Work Experience in a Health Related setting

Salary Range : $24.00 - $37.87

Columbia Memorial Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.