Case Mgmt Social Worker - Part Time

Northwell is the largest not‑for‑profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond.

Summary:

The Social Worker will be responsible for the support and intervention of patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinate the development of a discharge plan of care for complex patient populations. The role assists patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness; helps cope with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability; participates in restorative health programs;

carries out discharge recommendations; and addresses end‑of‑life care issues.

• Provides psychosocial/resource management expertise to the Nurse Case Manager and care team on complex cases.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, community agencies and the healthcare team for problem resolution and patient/family communication.
• Facilitates legal, advocacy and ethical issues related to domestic violence, abuse, and medical care planning.
• Performs psychosocial assessments and intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness or disability; accesses and mobilizes family and community resources to meet identified needs.
• Conducts support groups, crisis management, and interventions on matters related to adjustment to illness, treatment decisions, end‑of‑life issues, and grief or loss.
• Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients to ensure timely discharge and linkage with post‑discharge care.
• Initiates/facilitates referrals for complex post‑discharge needs including facility placement; home health with multiple needs; complex equipment needs; medication assistance programs; homelessness; uninsured/underinsured; domestic violence shelter; mental health/substance abuse programs; adoption agency placements; child protection agency placements.

• Master Social Worker (MSW) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one to three (1‑3) years’ experience in Social Work or a similar field of practice.
• Current NYS license in Social Work or eligible for a limited permit (must obtain license within 12 months of hire if holding a limited permit).

• Title: Case Management
  - Social Worker
  - Part Time
• Hours: 2.5 days x 8 hours (Monday‑Friday) at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
• Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Vassar
• Salary: $33.21 – $61.68 per hour (non‑exempt)
• Department: Care Coordination
• Organizational Unit: 1190