Licensed Social Worker, Per Diem
Location: Brooklyn New York
Description: Visiting Nurse Service of New York is presently looking of Licensed Social Worker, Per Diem right now, this occupation will be placed in New York. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. VNSNY LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER, PER DIEM: BROOKLYN PURPOSE OF POSITION Responsible for providing social work services to patients and families in collaboration with the health care team consistent with VNSNY Home Care policies. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses clients and/or family psychosocial status, social work needs and living conditions utilizing professional knowledge, skills of observations and interviewing skills.
- Establishes the social work component of the client/family plan of care based on goals mutually acceptable to the client, family and significant others. Makes referrals to other community services, as necessary.
- Travels to patients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct service to the client.
- Provides psychosocial work services to client and/or family, including short-term individual counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention. Provides advocacy to client and/or family, e.g., assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services.
- Provides social work services in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Social - Work Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care, as needed.
- Initiates and maintains verbal and written communication according to VNSNY Home Care policy, including the preparation of clinical and progress notes, to ensure optimal quality client care.
Licensure:
Current registration to practice as a Licensed social worker in New York State required. Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept. and who is certified or licensed by the Education Dept to practice Social Work in New York State required.
Experience:
Minimum of one year social work experience in a health care setting required. Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs. To apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:36:11 GMT