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Social Work Assistant

Part-time

WMCHealth

Kingston, NYPart-time$32.95/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$32.95/hr
Location
Kingston, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

WMCHealth is hiring a Social Work Assistant. The Social Work Assistant provides case management and discharge planning services as a key member of the Case Management treatment team. This professional actively participates in the inpatient unit's multidisciplinary daily meetings, assisting with post-discharge care and referrals to community agencies. The role involves documenting interactions, maintaining professional behavior, and adhering to hospital policies.

Key focus areas include Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team., Assists Discharge Planner with post discharge care of patients., and Documents all interaction timely and accurately..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Excellent Communication Skills, Work In A Fast-Paced Environment, Manage High Caseload, Manage High Volume Of Data, Negotiate With Interdisciplinary Staff, and Negotiate With External Agencies. Preferred (not required): Case Management, Community Relations, Professional Behavior, and Identify Problems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentManage High CaseloadManage High Volume of DataNegotiate With Interdisciplinary StaffNegotiate With External AgenciesCase ManagementDischarge PlanningCommunity RelationsProfessional BehaviorIdentify ProblemsCommunicate ProblemsKnowledge of Community ResourcesMaintain Positive Working Relationships

Qualifications

High School Diploma2-3 Years Acute Behavioral Health Clinical Specialty ExperienceDischarge Planning ExperienceAssociate's Degree

Full job description

Social Work Assistant

Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

City/State: Kingston, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Mental Health - Non-Nursing

Union: No

Position: Per Diem

Hours: M-F: Flexible Hours between 8:30am-5:00pm

Shift: Day

Req #: 48497

Posted Date: Jun 22, 2026

Hiring Range: $32.95/HR

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/33160) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

The Social Work Assistant is responsible for providing case management and discharge planning services. This professional is a key member of the Case Management treatment team and is an active member in the inpatient unit's multidisciplinary daily meeting.

Responsibilities:

  • Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.

  • Assists Discharge Planner with post discharge care of patients by sending and following up with referrals to appropriate community agencies to meet aftercare needs.

  • Documents all interaction timely and accurately.

  • Exhibits high standards of guest, staff and community relations and maintains professional behavior in performing these duties.

  • Identifies problems and communicates these problems to the Discharge Planner and treatment team.

  • Adheres to Mental Health Units policies and procedures in admitting new patients.

  • Develops and expands knowledge of community resources and other concrete services.

  • Maintains a safe and orderly work area and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and standard safe work practices.

  • Maintains and fosters positive working relationships with appropriate community service providers.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Acute Behavioral Health clinical specialty, preferred.

  • Experience with discharge planning preferred.

Education:

  • High School Diploma

  • Associate's Degree preferred

Other:

  • If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

  • Must have excellent communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a high caseload.

  • Ability to manage high volume of data and successfully negotiate with the interdisciplinary staff and external agencies.

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital

Apply Now

External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/33160) Internal Applicant link

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