Medical Social Worker: Adult ED - Behavioral Health
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Albany Medical Center as a Medical Social Worker: Adult ED - Behavioral Health in United States. Department/Unit: Care Management/Social Work Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $70,068.00 - $108,605.
Key Responsibilities
- acute, community services and resources
Requirements
- Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards, health care regulations, performance improvement and patient safety.
- Effective organization, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development and computer skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Albany Medical Center as a Medical Social Worker: Adult ED - Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Albany Medical Center is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Albany Medical Center lists compensation for this physician position at $70k to $109k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Discharge Planning, Psychosocial Assessment, Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker collaborates with the treatment team to develop discharge plans and conducts family meetings to support patient and family needs. They also advocate for patient care, coordinate discharge planning, and educate staff and families on psychosocial needs.
Benefits package: Health Care Coverage, Emotional Wellbeing Support, Physical Wellbeing Support, Mental Wellbeing Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
yesterday
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