Overview Within the administrative framework of the department and under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor or Senior Social Worker the Social Work Assistant will carry out designated functions of the social work discipline as related to patient care. April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024 Responsibilities - Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and its employees - Elicit patient’s social/emotional problems. Provide reality oriented counseling and/or environmental manipulation. - Conduct informational, activity oriented groups. - Carry responsibility for patient placements and disposition. - Escort patients for interviews and home and field visits. - Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team in providing patient care. - Provide necessary reports, record documentation, and statistics as required. - Perform other activities as required assuring services to patients and the functioning of the Social Work Program. Qualifications - Prior experience in a social agency or clinical setting under professional supervision. - A minimum of two (2) years post Bachelor’s Degree experience providing inpatient or outpatient services to medical, surgical. or pediatric patients.. - Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work or related field in Human Services (Required) - Computer literacy (Required) Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx ID2024-4640 Category Social Services Position Type Regular Full-Time Division Bronxcare - Fulton Min USD $37.84/Hr. Max USD $40.79/Hr. Shift Day Shift Department : Name Supportive Case Management (BHCS)