Social Worker - Level 3

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Juvenile Justice Social Worker Level III to join their compassionate team. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical oversight and support to social work staff, ensuring high-quality care for youth transitioning from the juvenile justice system. You'll engage in psychosocial assessments, family and group therapy, and collaborate with various social service agencies. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, this position is vital in shaping the future of public health and social services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings and pension plans

Loan forgiveness programs

Paid holidays and vacation

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid LCSW license issued by NYSED is required.
• Extensive knowledge of social service systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site administrative and clinical oversight.
• Assist in planning after-care services post-discharge.
• Supervise social work staff and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessments

Family and Group Therapy

Knowledge of Social Service System

Supervision and Evaluation of Staff

Education

LCSW License

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

The Juvenile Justice SW Level III position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Weekend and holiday shift coverage
• Assist/consult in planning for the appropriate after-care and concrete services once discharged from the JJ system
• Provide on-site administrative and clinical oversight and supervise social work staff
• Provide guidance and expertise in psychosocial assessments, family and group therapy, and disposition planning
• Have extensive knowledge of the social service system, including JJ, ACS, DOE, OPWDD, and OMH
• Supervision and evaluation of SW staff

Position is off-site.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Level III
1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement savings and pension plans
• Loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees
• Paid holidays and vacation in accordance with employees' collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities