Description:

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Master Social Worker

MISSION STATEMENT:

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

VISION:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

CORE VALUES:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for providing intensive casework, assessment, intervention and referral services to patients and/or their families. Emphasis is placed on providing for patient’s social needs, exercising initiative and independent judgement based upon professional knowledge, experience and hospital policy. Liaison to other services along the continuum of care and community support services.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Master Social Worker ( LMSW) through the State of New York

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Crisis intervention skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family, medical team and other professions within hospital and in the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

• Office and clinical setting. Exposure Class II. No exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Light work: May work long and irregular hours in an emotionally stressful environment.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

• All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY:

• Supervisor or Coordinator

SUPERVISES:

• Students/Interns