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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500136 Psychiatry SMH Social Work
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCB 213
Compensation Range:
$69,326.00 - $93,600.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for
this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's
compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but
not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of
the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Social Worker Supervisor for Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry is responsible
for the coordination of continuity of care and discharge planning on that unit.
This position also provides general oversight and supervises social work staff
and the delivery of services on Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry. As appropriate
and in conjunction with the SW Manager for Inpatient Psychiatry, they may
provide consultation support on other pediatric disposition cases in the system.
The Social Worker, Supervisor, in collaboration with the SW Manager for
Inpatient Psychiatry develops and maintains administrative liaison with
community agencies and referral sources, both internal and external to the
Department to facilitate continuity of care, and timely discharge of patients
from the inpatient service.
The social worker who occupies this position provides social work services to
pediatric patients and their families while boarding for admission on Pediatric
Inpatient Psychiatry. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the
social worker participates in the development and implementation of the
patient’s treatment and discharge plan. The social worker is responsible for
providing psychosocial and family assessments, and for the overall coordination
of the discharge planning process. The social worker provides individual,
family, or group treatment that will contribute to the implementation of a
comprehensive discharge plan. The social worker also provides social work
treatment in response to patient/family psychosocial problems which may impede
care and/or discharge. The social worker develops interagency relationships and
mobilizes community resources on behalf of the patients and/or their families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Supervises the delivery of social work services on the Pediatric Inpatient
Psychiatry Unit. In collaboration with the SW Manager, the Social Work
Division, Department, and Hospital policies and procedures are implemented
regarding patient care, discharge planning, and professional practice.
Participates in recruitment, training, and evaluation of Inpatient social
work staff in collaboration with appropriate interdisciplinary members of the
program. Conducts weekly meetings of the inpatient social work staff, which
may consist of either informal/formal individual supervision or within
treatment team settings.
* Collaborates regularly with the Pediatric Inpatient Leadership Team in the
identification and resolution of problems within the delivery of care system
with special emphasis on discharge planning for patients on Pediatric
Inpatient Psychiatry.
* For CPEP Pediatric Boarders that need Social Work services while awaiting
placement on Inpatient. Identifies and coordinates safe and timely and
comprehensive discharge plan with treatment team, patients/families to
include any safety planning and continuity of care. Identifies contacts and
coordinates with outpatient providers/agencies to facilitate continuity of
care and discharge planning for the patient. Provides education to patients
and families related to internal and community resources and referrals,
advocates and supports patients and their families in their efforts to
interact with complex social service agencies involved in their care.
Documents interventions in compliance with Division, Department and Hospital
Policy.
* In collaboration with the SW Manager for Inpatient Psychiatry, may provide
consultation support on pediatric disposition cases in the system.
* In collaboration with SW Manager for Inpatient Psychiatry, develops
administrative liaisons with community agencies including but not limited to
OMH, CPS, SPOA, OPWDD and referral resources to facilitate patient movement
from the inpatient service to other locations, including home and/or
community. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with community
agencies for community planning and support.
* Attends Social Work Division and Department Staff meetings, as required.
Participates in activities of the Social Work Division including but not
limited to timely completion of time reporting and other Hospital or Division
forms; Hospital and Division mandatory in-service training programs and UHS
reviews.
* Subscribes to the Departmental goal of creating a culturally competent
environment by treating patients, families, trainees, and co-workers in a
sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences.
Participates in available cultural competence events and training appropriate
to job duties.
* May provide social work coverage and back-up as needed during the absences of
Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry social work staff. Other duties, as requested
and assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work and 2 years of
professional social work practice required
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure as defined by the
State Board for Social Work, State Education department, Division of
Professional Licensing Services upon hire required
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