Department: BGMC Hertal Elmwood Health Center
Location: Hertel-Elmwood Int Medical Ctr
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Per-Diem
Scheduled Work Hours: Variable
Shift 9
Job Description
To assess the psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others and provide services in accordance with professional social work standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Bachelor of Science Social Work or related field required. PASRR Screen within 6 Months regulatory required. NYS DOH PASRR Screen Certification is required (regulatory) within six months of hire/transfer for all inpatient departments. If not offered in 6 months, must take the next available class. OCH BSWs hired/transferred into an inpatient BSW position prior to 8/12/14 are grandfathered for PASRR Certification.
Experience
2 years of experience in counseling preferred. 2 years of experience in discharge planning in an adult acute care or nursing home setting for inpatient departments only. Discharge planning experience refers to transitioning patients from the acute care or nursing home setting, educating patients and families on placement process and understanding services available in the community and the referral process. Preferred qualification for OCH. Nursing home knowledge preferred for inpatient departments only. Social Work Intern within the past year will be considered for inpatient setting.
** For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.**
Working Conditions
Essential:
- Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 15.00
FTE: 0.200000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required: No
With Rotation:
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U25 - CWA 1168 BGH Professionals
Requisition ID#: 20975
Grade: P3
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $31.84 -$40.35
- Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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