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: Sunday - Thursday 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. Salary: $53,061 (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: Sunday - Thursday 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. 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. BENEFITS: Full Medical for member and qualifying dependents through Suffolk County Employee Medical Health Plan: Employee contribution: 2.4% of base salary (or a minimum of $1,500 per year) Tuition reimbursement available for work (approval based) related continued education. Flexible Spending Account (employee contribution) is available for Dependent Care $5,000 Maximum and Health Expenses $2,850 Maximum 13 Calendar year holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Vacation Time: During the first year, employees are entitled to 10 Vacation days, earned at the rate of 2.75 per pay period totaling 10 days annually. Employees continue to earn vacation days in accordance with the schedule, reaching a maximum of 30 days per year. Unused vacation time rolls over each year until a maximum of 420 hours. Sick Time: Earned at the rate of 1/2 day per pay period totaling 13 days annually. Unused sick time rolls over each year, with no maximum rollover. Personal Leave: An employee granted 4 days of personnel leave each year. Employees receive 7.5 hours on their 1st day and will accrue one additional day every quarter. After employee first anniversary, 28 hours of personal days will be frontloaded at the beginning of each year worked. Unused personal time rolls over into sick each year with no maximum rollover. Salary: Step increase every 12 months on July 1 completed year of service in addition to contractual raises through 2024. Membership in the New York State Retirement Pension System 5 year vested. In order to retire with Health benefits you need to work 10 continuous years with the county and be 55. Suffolk County Municipal Employees Benefit Fund. Short Term and Long Term Disability Dental and optical coverage Annual Prescription, hearing aid and specialist co-pay reimbursement All Members receive $70,000 of guaranteed life insurance at no cost. Financial and Retirement planning assistance Tax preparation reimbursement Legal assistance benefits Bereavement and survivor death benefits Identity & Fraud Protection 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: 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.