Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Social Worker, BSW/Case Manager-Full Time

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY (near Kingston, NY), specializing in:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning
• Neurobehavioral Disorders
• Complex Medical Recovery

We are the largest brain injury treatment program in the world. We are a facility where talented people are given the opportunity to use their special skills, be creative and sometimes push the envelope.

We are currently looking for a Social Worker, BSW/Case Manager Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Assessing psychosocial needs, adjustment to illness and community re-entry barriers by completing comprehensive admission intake/psychosocial assessments, trauma informed assessments and comprehensive care plans per policy.
• Provide counseling- individual, group and family.
• Facilitate comprehensive care plans meeting with interdisciplinary teams, resident neighbors, families / designated representative.
• Explore discharge planning/community options, including TBI waiver, NHTD waiver, OPWDD waivers and traditional discharge services.
• Maintain communication with Open Door, Front Door programs when assisting with community re-entry
• Interface with in house OASIS program, connections with the justice system.
• Complete entitlements/benefits.
• Maintain open lines of communication with designated representatives/legal guardians.
• Communicate with all disciplines in building to build strong alliances and work groups.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Enhance professional growth through participation in educational in services and community involvement.
• Master Level Supervision available, hours can be flexed, availability to work weekends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, or
• Bachelor degree in a related field with one year experience in social work or case management.
• Dresses professionally and communicates in a clinical and professional manner.
• Experience in office technologies, computers, word processing and software programs. Has good organizational skills. The ability to communicate well with department staff. Has a pleasant and professional telephone persona.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle personnel based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the facility.
• Must maintain the care and use of administrative supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the work area in a clean, safe and attractive manner.
• Must be knowledgeable of computers, system applications, and other office equipment.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage available. Competitive salaries. 401K with employer contribution. Generous Paid Time Off. Weekly/Daily Pay

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