Social Worker BSW *REPOST*

Company: Buffalo (N.Y.) General Hospital
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

*REPOST* To assess the psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others and provide services in accordance with professional social work standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
**Buffalo, NY***REPOST* Bachelor of Science Social Work or related field required.1 year of experience in counseling required. 2 years of experience in Discharge Planning in an acute care or nursing home setting for inpatient departments only. Discharge planning experience refers to transitioning patients from the acute care or nursing home setting, educating patients and families on placement process and understanding services available in the community and the referral process required. Nursing home knowledge preferred for inpatient departments only preferred. PASRR Screen 6 Months regulatory required. NYS DOH PASRR Screen Certification is required (regulatory) within six months of hire/transfer for all inpatient departments. If not offered in 6 months, must take the next available class. WCHOB BSWs hired/transferred into an inpatient BSW position prior to 8/12/14 are grandfathered for PASRR Certification.

** For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.**

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