Social Work Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500136 Psychiatry SMH Social Work

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCC 208 H

Compensation Range:

$25.63 - $34.59

Responsibilities:

The social work assistant will assist the unit social workers providing services to patients and their families admitted for mental health treatment. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the social work assistant participates in the development and implementation of the patient’s treatment and discharge plan. The social work assistant is responsible for assisting the unit social worker with overall coordination of the discharge planning process for patients hospitalized on Adult Inpatient Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry. The social work assistant provides social work treatment in response to patient/family psychosocial problems which may impede care and/or discharge. The social work assistant develops interagency relationships and mobilizes community resources on behalf of the patients and/or their families. This social work assistant will provide follow up telephonic support to patients post discharge from the adult inpatient units for a period of 2 weeks to address barriers identified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Rounds on identified Adult inpatient psychiatry patients prior to their discharge date/time for a warm handoff prior to their discharge from the unit for review of discharge plan via teach back method. 
• Reaches out to discharged patients from Adult Inpatient Psychiatry, telephonically for two weeks post discharge to address any barriers identified in the discharge plan.
• Assists the Unit Social Worker in the coordination of the patient’s identified discharge plan. This may include referrals, continuity of care, safety planning and/or assistance with the completion of other necessary discharge documentation.
• Documents interventions in compliance with Division, Department and Hospital Policy, to include any safety plans or other documentation crucial to discharge planning and continuity of care. 
• Attends Social Work Division and Department Staff meetings, as required. Participates in activities of the Social Work Division including but not limited to timely completion of time reporting and other Hospital or Division forms; Hospital and Division mandatory in-service training programs and UHS reviews.
• Subscribes to the Departmental goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patients, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Participates in available cultural competence events and training appropriate to job duties.
• May provide social work assistant coverage and back-up as needed during the absence of co-workers in the inpatient services.
• Other duties, as requested and assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Clinical or Community Social Work experience in health setting preferred
• Prior experience working in acute psychiatric or behavioral health clinical setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care of individuals and families preferred;
• Dedication to delivering a team-based integrated model of care preferred.

• Demonstrates cultural humility and anti-racism values and works toward ensuring all patients feel welcome preferred.

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