Msw Social Worker - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Full-time - Day

Assesses and evaluates patients/families' social, psychosocial and environmental situations to determine patient needs. Demonstrates knowledge of the disease entity and common medical interventions in the service area assigned

Roles & Responsibilities: Licensed Masters Social Work to provide services including discharge planning for acute care population. Inpatient and emergency room assignments. Experienced with acute inpatient, experience discharges planning acute care. Knowledgeable SNF and home care referrals. Proficient in biopsychosocial assessments. Participate in an innovative inpatient care program providing leadership to a multidisciplinary team. Geriatric experience. Apply pertinent state and federal regulations regarding social work and discharge planning, familiarity with post-acute provider services, financial screening, and reporting requirements.

Requirements: Masters in Social Work from an accredited school required. New York State License (LMSW) required. Experienced with acute inpatient, experience discharges planning acute care. Knowledgeable SNF and home care referrals. Proficient in biopsychosocial assessments. Knowledge of pertinent state and federal regulations regarding social work and discharge planning, familiarity with post-acute provider services, financial screening, and reporting requirements. Minimum 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital required. Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required, computer proficiency required. Ability to problem solves using critical thinking required Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSB