Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Albany, NY
Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (MSW) may take a leadership role on more complex cases. Requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Social Worker
- 100 Albany Med Health System
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Albany, NY
FULL_TIME
- Department/Unit: Care Management/Social Work Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Create optimal outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co- morbidities. Through advanced practice skills, mobilizes resources to reduce risk, and serves as ambassador between hospital and community. Salary Range: $78,000 - $96,492.00 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works with the Case Manager and the treatment team to develop a safe and timely Discharge Plan A and B that complies with regulations and laws regarding patient and family wishes Identifies the need for and conducts family meetings that result in comfort, decisions, and other important outcomes Serves as the lead in obtaining charity and financial resources, legal guardianship, adoptions, psychiatric referrals, and competency determinations. Leads or co-leads Care Coordination Rounds Help create function and productivity on the many teams to which the SW belongs, facilitating the resolution of conflict to present a united message to patients and families Acknowledge issues of diversity and adjust practice accordingly Works with people and agencies in the community to improve responsiveness, capabilities, alignment, and evaluation of services to patients and families Collaborate with Risk Management, Patient Relations, Utilization Management, and Quality Management about potential problems and preclude outcomes detrimental to AMC Base individual practice patterns on a sound knowledge base of social work principles and methodologies, social work policies, and the NASW Code of Ethics Demonstrate flexibility in providing department coverage as needed, including possible modification of role, responsibilities, and assigned caseload Completes initial screen of patients and families and a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patients Assists patients and families in understanding their illness and treatments options, as well as consequences to various treatments or refusal of treatment Assists patients and families in communicating with treatment team Provides crisis intervention Advocates for patient care and timely discharge plan Coordinates patient discharge and continuity of care planning Educates hospital staff on patient psychosocial needs Educates patients and families on levels of care; acute, sub-acute, community services and resources Qualifications Master's Degree of Social Work degree from an accredited school of Social Work Program - required 1-3 years as graduate student or as a social worker with experience in the field of Clinical Social Work with experience in care transitions. - required Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally. Knowledge of accreditation standards, health care regulations, performance improvement and patient safety. Effective organization, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development and computer skills. Knowledge of health care law and regulations related to acute care and the immediate post-acute continuum Ability to complete a psychosocial assessment, risk factor analysis, treatment planning, and models of intervention LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure - required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with lower copays at most Albany Med providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
- 17 Days Ago
LMSW Needed (Medical Social Worker)
- Polaris Healthcare
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Albany, NY
FULL_TIME
- JOB TITLE: Medical Social Worker (M-F - Albany, NY) Reports to: Director of Patient Services Salary Range: $65,000-70,000 Job Summary: The Medical Social Worker is a qualified professional person who ...
- 1 Month Ago
Social Worker
- Premier Healthcare LLC
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Catskill, NY
FULL_TIME
- We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate individual to join our team as a social worker! This is a very rewarding position, in the heart of beautiful Catskill! Duties include but aren’t limited...
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Social Worker
- Centers Health Care
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Delmar, NY
FULL_TIME
- Delmar Center is hiring a Social Worker (SW) in Delmar, NY. DUTIES: Maintaining and/or improving resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs Identifying individ...
- 6 Days Ago
Social Worker
- Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region
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Albany, NY
FULL_TIME
- Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region is one of the area's leading social services organizations with a mission to promote healthy families, improving communities and providing education and employme...
- 7 Days Ago
Social Worker
- St. Margaret's Center
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Albany, NY
FULL_TIME
- Social Worker ** Pay rates between $28.72-30.72/hour ** (based on experience) St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric and young adult 94-bed skilled nursi...
- 7 Days Ago
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Physical Therapist, Home Health Full Time
- CenterWell Home Health
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Pittsfield, MA
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first $10,000 Sign on Bonus! Company Car! Flexible Schedule...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dialysis Nurse Manager- $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
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Albany, NY
- Overview A $20,000 Sign On Bonus Is Available. Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting o...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dialysis Social Worker-LMSW - a sign on bonus of $7,500 is available
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
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Troy, NY
- Overview A sign on bonus of $7,500 is available! Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dialysis Social Worker-LMSW - $7,500 Sign On Bonus Available
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
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Albany, NY
- Overview $7,500 Sign On Bonus Available Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonp...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Clinical Manager, Home Health
- CenterWell Home Health
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Clifton Park, NY
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first $10,000 Sign on Bonus! Immediate Benefits! The RN Cli...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Headway
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Albany, NY
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dialysis Social Worker-MSW
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
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Albany, NY
- Overview A $7,500 sign on bonus is available! Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting ou...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
- Hiring Now!
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Albany, NY
- 50 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Department/Unit: General Surgery Work Shift: Day (United States of America) The ...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Albany, New York
Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City.
Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...
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Income Estimation for Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs
$65,245 to $79,124
Albany, New York area prices
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What does a Medical Social Worker (MSW) do?
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