About this opportunity
SUNY Upstate University Hospital lists this Social Worker - Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit opportunity in syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
In this position, the Social Worker is assigned to provide coverage to the 18-bed Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. The unit serves youth ages 5-17 who require short-term, acute inpatient treatment. The Social Worker provides comprehensive psycho-social assessment, intervention, management, support, and assess for discharge planning and aftercare needs of the at-risk patient population and their families. In addition, the Social Worker addresses social determinants of health and works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Other assigned duties and tasks based upon operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
M.S.W from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE); M.S.W., L.M.S.W., L.C.S.W. or eligible, 3 years relevant post-master's experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment) required.
*New M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W. eligible will be considered for appointment to entry-level (SL2) positions at a commensurate salary after obtaining a Limited Permit. Incumbent must obtain L.M.S.W. within 12 months of receipt of the limited permit.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous knowledge and experience with the psychiatric population, suicide interventions, and OMH regulations.
Work Days:
Monday-Friday, days, with occasional on-call/holiday coverage on rotation, based on operational needs.
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Worksite address
syracuse, NY, 13235, US
Who can apply
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