About this opportunity
Community Health Center of Buffalo lists this Social Worker opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. (CHCB) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join the team. CHCB is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to the community. The Social Worker will be responsible for offering counseling services and case management to address the bio-psychosocial needs of patients.
Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
- A Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) certification is preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Social Worker with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; five (5) years of experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Provide case management and counseling services to address patients' bio-psychosocial needs.
- Evaluate patients' psychosocial requirements and determine appropriate treatment and referral options.
- Assist patients in completing forms for entitlements, supplemental insurance, and other benefits.
- Advocate for patients when interacting with community agencies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Coordinate transportation assistance for patients as required.
- Attend case conferences and team meetings.
- Identify the need for patient education and support services.
- Conduct need assessments and education for prenatal and postpartum patients.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and make referrals when necessary.
- Evaluate the needs of special population patients.
- Provide HIV pre-test and post-test counseling and testing.
- Follow up on missed appointments with patients.
- Participate in and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned or requested.
Physical Demands:
This role may involve periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Weekend and evening work may be required.
Salary Range:
$63,689 - $93,329 per year depending on license type (LMSW vs. LCSW) and applicable experience.
Note: This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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