About Job

City/State:

Mt. Vernon, New York

Grant Funded:

Department:

MMV Medical Management

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

9 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$43.54

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Montefiore is a premier academic health system and the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving the more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and the Hudson Valley. Montefiore is doing more to deliver science-driven care where, when and how patients need it most. With our new member and affiliate locations in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, Montefiore offers patients state-of-the-art healthcare close to home.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Full -time LMSW at our Montefiore Mount Vernon Facility

Position Summary:

Assess the patient's psychosocial problems and needs at admission and ongoing thereafter. In collaboration with the patient, family, significant other and members of the treatment team, develops a plan for treatment and aftercare based on the identified , prioritized psychosocial issues. Specific social work services include discharge planning and coordination and patient education and counseling. 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

'We offer an excellent rate based on years of experience. We welcome diversity. Apply today and be a part of a supportive work environment where growth and development is encouraged.

Work Location:

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.