Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a Social Worker II/III may include the following but are not limited to:

• Patient/Family Assessments
• Engage in person centered treatment planning and ongoing counseling with individual and family members with a focus on reducing recidivism.
• Documentation and referral processes based on clinical need and all regulatory requirements
• Clinical team case conferencing discussions and collaboration
• Person Centered and Collaborative Treatment Planning
• Effectuate discharge planning including insurance verification, linkage to community providers, insurance authorizations and utilization reviews, scheduling transportation and follow up phone calls as needed.
• Work with community agencies in regard to patient post discharge needs.

• Supervision of professional social work students

• Active involvement in performance improvement activities including data collection and utilization of data for quality improvement
• Provide coverage in all Behavioral Health and Emergency Department areas Float to all Behavioral Health Areas including Mobile Outreach Team

Qualifications

Social Worker II

Required:

• MSW from an accredited Social Work Education School.
• NYS LMSW or LCSW.
• At least three year's post Master's Social Work
• Minimum 1+ year experience in an Inpatient Acute Care Psychiatric setting/Mobile team/ Psychiatric ED and Psychiatric crisis setting.
• Understanding and ability to work with patients experiencing substance use disorder
• Demonstrates excellent written, oral and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work and coordinate with Psychiatric/Medical Treatment Teams in an integrated health model
• Ability to identify and work with high-risk behavioral health patients
• Demonstrates understanding of Psychiatric specific community resources.
• Demonstrates strong assessment and psycho-social skills.
• Working knowledge of Long Island and Metropolitan NY community resources.
• Demonstrates patient first, patient advocacy and service excellence.

Preferred:

• Experience in substance abuse/counseling intervention, Psych/Medical integration, and Behavioral Health with both adult and pediatric populations.
• Experience in a psychiatric emergency room or psychiatric crisis setting.
• Bi-lingual

Social Worker III

Required:

• MSW from an accredited Social Work Education School.
• NY SW License within a year of hire
• Understanding and ability to work with patients experiencing substance use disorder
• Demonstrates excellent written, oral and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work and coordinate with Psychiatric/Medical Treatment Teams in an integrated health model
• Ability to identify and work with high-risk behavioral health patients
• Demonstrates understanding of Psychiatric specific community resources.
• Demonstrates strong assessment and psycho-social skills.
• Working knowledge of Long Island and Metropolitan NY community resources.
• Demonstrates patient first, patient advocacy and service excellence.

Preferred:

• Experience in a psychiatric emergency room or psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Experience in substance abuse/counseling intervention, Psych/Medical integration, and Behavioral Health with both adult and pediatric populations.
• Special Notes: 8am-6pm, 10am-8pm, 12pm-10pm, 2pm-12pm

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $86,162 - $109,275 Base

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.