Social Worker-Level II "Outpatient Behavioral Health-Child/Adolescent"

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York City is seeking a Social Worker-Level II for their Outpatient Behavioral Health-Child/Adolescent team. The role involves conducting assessments, providing therapy, and ensuring continuity of care for patients. Ideal candidates will have a valid LMSW or LCSW license and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality health services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts Programs

Qualifications

• Conducts assessments and re-assessments for patients.
• Provides individual and group therapy.
• Advocates for patients with community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews to determine care needs.
• Implements treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinates discharge plans for hospital patients.

Skills

Psychosocial Information

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Counseling

Education

LMSW License

LCSW License

Job description

Social Worker-Level II "Outpatient Behavioral Health-Child/Adolescent"

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Job Description

The Social Worker in the Child & Adolescent Clinic is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment team. The Social Worker in coordination with the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team ensures compliance with the department’s policies and procedures conducts assessments and re-assessments; participates in the treatment plan and ensures that provides individual and group therapy.

• Conducts interviews with patients and/or family members(s)/significant others(s) to determine continuing care needs.
• Completes Social Work Comprehensive Assessment / Case Notes for all patients referred
• Complies with social work-psychiatry departments’ documentation and it requirements.
• Provides psychosocial information for patients transferring to other units to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides supportive counseling, and crisis intervention, to patients and their families/significant others as appropriate.
• Assists patients with adjustment to treatment, including problems of depression, anxiety, denial, and/or anger; noncompliance with the medical regime.
• Devises/implements a social work treatment/continuing care plan involving the patient, family/significant other, and the interdisciplinary team and documents the patient’s medical record in accordance with the departmental policy.
• Provides information, referral, and advocacy to community agencies.
• Advocates and serves as a liaison for patients with community agencies.
• Coordinates individual interdisciplinary case conferences as needed.
• Leads or co-leads patient groups as assigned
• Identifies, evaluates, and designs proper safety plans for victims of crimes/abuse, i.e.: child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault.
• Maintains and completes statistics of case activities as outlined in the departmental policy.
• Monitors his/her performance by reviewing medical records for appropriate documentation.
• Attends individual, unit, departmental, and intra/inter-hospital meetings as mandated by the supervisor and/or department director.
• Assists/participates in presentations, training, and in-services as required.
• Participates in the department’s cross-training program.
• Coordinates and executes discharge plans for hospital patients.
• Responds and participates in external and internal disasters when indicated/assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrates Knowledge in gathering collateral Psychiatric History information.

* Manage any other task assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Level II
1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or
2. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit
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
Multiple employee discounts programs