Job Title
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the environment of the home and community to identify elements which impact negatively on the patient/family ability to function.
- Provides direct short-term counseling services to patient/family or makes appropriate community referrals.
- Teaches coping skills to patients/families to assist them in their adjustment to the life changes associated with illness/disability.
- Participates in conferencing and planning with other disciplines caring for the patient.
- Prepares clinical progress notes and documents in the patients record, as indicated.
- Available for planned social work consultation on patient care with staff, as needed.
- Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan.
Qualifications:
- New York State Social Work License
- 2 years of social work experience
- Master's Degree
Compensation: $70.00 per visit