Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs. Crouse’s Care Coordination Services team is hiring a Full Time Social Worker . Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $66,000.00 / annual Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am-4:30pm. Social Worker Position Responsibilities: + Works collaboratively with the Care Managers and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the appropriate allocation of hospital resources while maintaining the quality of care. + Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive integrated discharge plan. + Identifies patient and family psychosocial and environmental needs to admission, diagnosis, treatment and discharge. + Actively participates in the discharge process following federal and state regulations and accreditation standards managing the care across the continuum to ensure a safe discharge within a timely manner. + Provides crisis interventions to patients and families as needed. Social Worker Position Requirements: + Master’s Degree in Social Work required. + LMSW license preferred. + 2 to 3 years Social Work required. + Case Management, Discharge Planning or home care experience preferred + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. + Demonstrate age appropriate communication in assigned work area. + Ability to interact with physicians, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, patients and families and community agencies to achieve optimal patient outcomes. + Knowledge of federal and state regulations (DOH, Medicare/Medicare). + Strong organizational and problem solving skills. + Knowledge of third party payers and /or managed care principles. Benefits Overview: + Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K. + Company paid life insurance. + Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities. + Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program. + Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers. + YMCA Subsidy program.