Job Information
Guthrie Social Worker - Social Work - Full Time in Corning, New York
Position Summary
Responsible for assessing and providing psycho-social needs of patients to enhance their optimal level of health and/or recovery. Provide interventions for various populations and serve as a resource for the patient and health care team to assist in establishing treatment goals and provide support/intervention in crisis situations.
Experience
Minimum of two years post graduate experience as social worker preferred.
Education
Graduate of a master’s degree program in Social Work.
Licenses
- License in Social Work required.
Essential Functions
Provides psycho-social support to patients and families
Coordinates care, transportation, and other services with patient and family.
Continuously assesses psycho-social needs of the patient and family throughout care.
Assesses the social and emotional needs related to the patient’s illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care being provided
Develops meaningful relationship with patient and families that fosters dialogue and trust.
Assesses patients’ medical and nursing requirements, home situation, financial resources, and community needs.
Helps provide community and Guthrie resources available to patients in need.
Collaborates with other health care disciplines to ensure quality care is provided.
Research available funding for patients who qualify for assistance.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Rev: 11-09-2023
Pay raneg min $26.27/hr max $41.61/hr
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.