Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The Floating Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Floating Hospital in New York, NY seeks a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide mental health therapy in our Outpatient Behavioral Health Program. The role involves diverse age groups, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and comprehensive treatment planning under supervision.

Requirements include a NY LCSW license, at least two years of clinical experience, and preferred English/Spanish fluency with EMR experience (Athena). Prior substance abuse experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker license.
• Prior experience with substance abuse issues preferred.
• Substantive knowledge of EMR systems, Athena preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health intakes to determine diagnoses and treatment plan.
• Provide ongoing individual and/or group therapy as part of outpatient care.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and social workers for comprehensive care.
• Maintain confidential patient records and documentation accurately and timely.
• Refer patients to outside programs or psychiatric clinics when needed.
• Collaborate with other providers for consultation and referral.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

LCSW license (New York)

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

The Position:

Life can be challenging, and everyone can feel overwhelmed from time to time. Our culturally sensitive team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, case managers and social workers are committed to helping patients facing challenges to navigate through any difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, work-life balance, relationship issues, trauma, sadness, irritability, or difficulties concentrating. We will take the time to tailor individual personalized treatment plans and set achievable goals.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavior Health Service, we are seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide mental health therapy for patients its Outpatient Behavioral Health Program.

Essential Duties:

• Ability to work across the age spectrum and working with families.
• Performs Mental Health Intakes for patients to ascertain their diagnoses, determine appropriate level of care, and establish treatment plan
• Provides ongoing individual and/or group therapy, maintaining ultimate responsibility for directing the course of the patient's mental health care and treatment plan within the scope of their expertise
• Provides crisis intervention to diffuse conflicts among patients
• Ensures a welcoming, unbiased, and inclusive environment for all who seek care
• Completes medical forms and documentation related to patient care including any necessary to facilitate transfer, and if indicated, referrals to outside programs or psychiatric clinics
• Encourages health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance
• Provides patient advocacy, as appropriate for the site
• Completes documentation including diagnosis, treatment, and billing, thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely fashion
• Makes and/or tracks all referrals to other mental health agencies and providers
• Works collaboratively with specialists for consultation and referral purposes, collaborates with psychiatric providers and medical providers within and across the clinic as needed
• Maintains confidential case files, including documenting requests for confidential information
• Follows the clinical chart review policies and procedures
• May provide workshops for families on communication and other family-related issues
• Coordinates emergency responses, including a team to minimize patient's danger to self and others, direct discussion with EMS/FDNY regarding patient's condition, referral to psychiatric or medical emergency departments and follow-up while patient is in the emergency department or upon release
• Participates in case-conference and case management activities
• Utilizes supervision effectively to improve patient care; engages in critical reflection to develop personally and professionally

Requirements

Background and Education:

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker license.
• Prior experience with substance abuse issues preferred.
• Substantive knowledge of EMR systems, Athena is preferred.