Medical Social Worker

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs professional medical social work for patients treated at County clinics. Work involves applying specialized social work techniques to the rehabilitation and adjustment of physically ill and/or emotionally disturbed persons.  The incumbent works closely with other health care professionals, such as physicians and nurses, in planning treatment for patients, and works with other agencies and community organizations to obtain services and develop resources.  Supervision is received from an administrative super­visor through the review of case records and reports, and through individual and staff conferences. 

*Does related work as required.

Work Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm

*Working at our Yaphank and Riverhead locations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES::

• Participates in conferences with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to discuss diagnosis and treatment of patients and the social, environmental and emotional factors related to illness;

• Provides social work services to patients, their relatives and other involved persons;

• Prepares and maintains case reports and related records;

• May conduct in-service training sessions for departmental staff.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

 Salary: $54,392

(additional experience will be reviewed for increased base salary)

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Work Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm

*Working at our Yaphank and Riverhead locations

OPEN COMPETITIVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work, including course fieldwork in a hospital, outpatient clinic, medical rehabilitation, medical care or mental health program.

IMPORTANT NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 a) At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, candidate must be Licensed as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) or be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Education Department.

            

b) At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, employees are required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

NOTE: One (1) year of experience as a medical social worker in a hospital, outpatient clinic, medical rehabilitation facility or mental health facility may be substituted for the course fieldwork.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of social work

• Thorough knowledge of the social factors which interact with physical and psychiatric illness

• Thorough knowledge of current literature and sources of information pertaining to medical social work

• Thorough knowledge of the structure and functioning of the particular clinic or the Infirmary

• Good knowledge of federal, state, local and departmental regulations pertaining to medical social work

• Good knowledge of community resources and how to use them effectively

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with families, colleagues, patients' families and other agencies

• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive case work records

• Ability to analyze information and to reach sound decisions on the basis of that information

• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

This Role Is A Provisional Appointment 

A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates 

Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: 

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.