Case Mgmt Social Worker

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.  Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,Summary: The Social Worker will be responsible for the support/intervention of patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates the development of a discharge plan of care for complex patient populations. The position will assist patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness; cope with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability; participate in restorative health programs; carry out discharge recommendations; and in addressing issues of end of life care. Job Responsibilities: 

• Provides psychosocial/resource management expertise to the Nurse Case Manager and care team on complex cases.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, community agencies and the healthcare team for problem resolution with patient and family communication.
• Facilitates legal, advocacy and ethical issues related to domestic violence, abuse, and medical care planning. 
• Performs psychosocial assessments, and intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
• Conducts support groups, crisis management and interventions on matters related to adjustment to illness, treatment decisions, end of life issues and grief or loss. 
• Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients to ensure a timely discharge and to provide linkage with post-discharge care. 
• Initiates/facilitates referrals for complex post-discharge needs, i.e., facility placement; home health with multiple needs; complex equipment needs; medication assistance programs; homeless; uninsured/underinsured; domestic violence shelter; mental health/substance abuse programs; adoption agency placements; child protection agency placements. 

Job Requirements:

• Master Social Worker (MSW) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ experience in Social Work in a Hospital Setting
• Current NYS license in Social Work or eligible for limited permit. If limited permit, must obtain license within 12 months of hire date or employment will be terminated. - Must be licensed in New York with an LMSW

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1190

Department: Care Coordination

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly