Social Worker

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester seeks a compassionate Social Worker to assess patient needs, manage referrals, and develop treatment plans. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and possess strong communication skills. This per diem position involves working with patients and their families to facilitate care and recovery. Physical requirements include sedentary work with some movements. Competitive pay offered between $24.75 and $34.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient needs through assessments and interviews.
• Manage referrals related to patients at risk.
• Develop and implement care plans in accordance with social work policy.

Skills

Compassionate and patient focused

Exceptional documentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Related degree in sociology, psychology or similar

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.

STATUS

Per Diem

LOCATION

Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT

Social Work

SCHEDULE

Per Diem

ATTRIBUTES

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage
• Referral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented
• Treatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• For those hired on or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree is required.
• For those hired on or after January 1, 2024, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Long Term Care Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work; OR Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human-services related major, including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education; AND One year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals.

EDUCATION:

• BS: Social Work (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PAY RANGE:

$24.75 - $34.00