Social Worker - Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care organization seeks a dedicated social worker to provide vital psychosocial services to diverse patients. This role emphasizes a person-centered approach, ensuring quality care and improved patient experiences. You will mentor junior staff, supervise students, and deliver clinical services in compliance with state regulations. Join a team committed to integrity, compassion, and excellence in health care, and enjoy a competitive benefits package that supports your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid LMSW or LCSW license required.
• Experience in providing psychosocial services to diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and assist less experienced social work staff.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students.
• Provide clinical services under supervision or independently.

Skills

Psychosocial Services

Social Work Techniques

Empathic Communication

Clinical Services

Education

LMSW License

LCSW License

Job description

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health 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

This class of positions encompasses professional, supervisory or administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in the operation of a social work department providing psychosocial and other social work services to different types of patients across various settings. Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and social work standards of care.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Mentors and assists less experienced social work staff in social work techniques and serves as a resource in various aspects of advanced social work practice.

2. May supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students, as well as volunteers and other auxiliary personnel, as needed.

3. May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist or perform such functions independently as a LCSW.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or

2. 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