Social Work LMSW

City/State: Mount Vernon, New York Grant Funded: No Department: MMV Nursing Administration Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $47.55 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

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Job Summary

Provides comprehensive social work services including discharge planning and coordination, patient education and counseling to assist in meeting the psycho social and discharge planning needs of patients and families. Enables patients to utilize medical care in order to achieve their optimal level of health.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work required. NYS License in Social Work required. Minimum of one year of experience as a Social Worker required. Discharge planning experience Knowledge of Medicare Regulations Understanding of Managed Care Environment Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills Case Manager Certification a plus Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.