Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (BSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (BSW) requires a bachelor's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (BSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Employment Opportunity
Social Worker (BSW)
Job Description:
VIA Visually Impaired Advancement is seeking a full time Social Worker to work 37.5 hours per week.
Under the direction of the Manager of Vision Rehabilitation Services, this position is primarily responsible for conducting intake to qualified individuals for the Adaptive Living Program (ALP) in person and over the telephone to establish the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for short-term Vision Rehabilitation Services in accordance with VIA and NYSCB guidelines.
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