Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $2,571 per week in White Plains, NY

ID: 53208186 Shift: 8H Days Description: Unit SummaryAs a key member of the Acute Care Transition Team (ACTT), the Social Worker will be responsible for any acute care high utilizers and any patients identified by a member of the ACTT as someone whose social determinants of health are impeding the path to recovery. The ACTT Social Worker will work with the other team members to bridge the divide from the outpatient setting to the hospital as well as from hospital to home. The ACTT Social Worker will support the acute care staff that has recently rendered care, our patients, and their family members as they navigate the healthcare system at White Plains Hospital (WPH) and our affiliates. The ACTT Social Worker will help to facilitate two-way communication between the acute clinical setting and the home environment and includes encounters from the emergency department, inpatient setting, observation, labor & delivery, and/or ambulatory surgery. Some examples of the team s responsibilities will include but Not be limited to: Diagnosis management Medication management Access to care, care linkages and community resources Outpatient follow-up coordination both within WPH as well as our affiliates Radiology and microbiology follow-up need Post-acute care phone calls to assess needs, overall satisfaction, and missed opportunities Assessment of social determinants of health that may be inhibiting the journey back to health High risk clinical follow-up Expedited outpatient testing, ED care, or direct admission/observation Incoming transfers Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors2. Analyze and evaluate data relating to medical psycho-social programs and the need for post-acute skilled needs.3. Investigate insurance for reimbursable services and subsequently informs the patient/family of available resources, services and financial responsibilities.4. Collaborate for the care team community agencies when needed.5. Assist with the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data.6. Any time a clinical concern is apparent or possible there will be a transfer of contact to that co-located team member so that they may be of assistance (i.e. ACTT clinician or nurse).7. Work with the ACTT physician referral navigator to obtain post-acute care follow-up appointments both within WPH and its affiliates.8. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience Requirements Master of Social Work Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social work Education. Certified Social Worker approved by the State Education Department of the University of the State of New York. Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting or related setting.Must have an active NY license. Cannot expire during the first 13 week assignment. Cancellation Listed Charting BSN License to Trauma Level: Care Shift Notes: Required , BLS is not required Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Weeks:91

Location: White Plains, NY, US

Posted Date: 2/5/2025