Social Worker - Level IV

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,713 - 116,982; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is looking for a Full-Time Clinical Social Worker at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. This position involves providing individual and group counseling, conducting psychosocial evaluations, and developing treatment plans for patients.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid LCSW license, have experience supervising social work staff, and possess strong clinical evaluation skills. Familiarity in dealing with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patients is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year supervisory experience utilizing casework and group work methodologies.
• Experience developing treatment plans and conducting psychosocial evaluations.
• Familiarity with compliance to policies and regulations in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling in a healthcare setting.
• Consult with professionals to develop and evaluate treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.

Skills

Valid license as an LCSW

Supervisory experience

Experience with community organization methodologies

Clinical evaluation skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

• Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED and one year of supervisory experience utilizing casework, group work and/or community organization methodologies.
• Screen charts for historical and clinical information, conduct psychosocial evaluations through interviews with patients and/or identified surrogates, and formulate appropriate social work treatment plans.
• Work within health care setting offices or in community settings within NYC to provide individual and group counseling, as well as concrete social services.
• Consult with professionals in other disciplines to determine and implement a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, develop treatment plans, evaluate patient progress, develop discharge and aftercare plans, and recommend alternative actions or treatment.
• Provide outreach services, make referrals to other governmental, public and/or community agencies, prepare patients to accept services, provide direct social work services on high‑risk cases, and escort patients as needed.
• Act as a mandated reporter, documenting and reporting suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.
• Appear and testify at administrative and court hearings, as necessary.
• Assist in plans for institutional or hospital discharge and other post‑institutional/hospital care; evaluate alternate care arrangements where needed.
• Participate in staff conferences and related social work meetings, special studies, committees, and research projects, and internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement activities, programs, and trainings.
• Prepare reports and related paperwork; keep appropriate records.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, national standards, and other applicable external regulatory requirements, guidelines, and accreditation authorities.
• May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist.
• Perform other related duties as directed and with required supervision.

Supervision and Leadership Tasks

• Mentor and assist less experienced social work staff in social work techniques and serve as a resource in various aspects of advanced social work practice.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students, volunteers and other auxiliary personnel as needed.
• Provide or supervise clinical services under or independently as an LCSW.
• Provide direct clinical supervision, screen and assign cases, schedule staff, review staff work, evaluate performance, and maintain time and leave records.
• Provide and document clinical supervision of Licensed Master Social Workers toward advanced Social Work licensure, in accordance with NYS licensure laws.
• Maintain individualized supervision logs and ensure timely completion of attestation forms required by NYSED Office of the Professions.
• Conduct or lead special studies and projects, including data collection and evaluation related to vulnerable patient populations, and prepare and present reports.
• Establish and maintain professional social work standards concerning interview techniques, assessment, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Interpret clinical information, prepare and submit comprehensive reports, and recommend recommended courses of action.
• Orient and educate members of other professional disciplines by developing training curricula and presenting on social work concepts and functions.
• Train and instruct staff in agency policies, procedures, and social work techniques.
• Ensure compliance with accepted social work practices, principles, and operational adherence to government rules and reporting requirements.
• Participate in conferences, committees, and meetings on‑and off‑site with supervisory/managerial staff, other clinical professionals, and representatives of government and other agencies.
• Analyze population health issues, serve as liaison to community agencies, facilitate communication, and utilize available community resources.
• In the temporary absence of the supervisor, perform the duties of that position.

General Duties

• Provide clinical supervision and assign work to and provide professional expertise and supervision to a number of social work units on complex cases.
• Coordinate the work of staff with that of other government and non‑governmental agencies to facilitate effective working relationships and enhance patient experience.
• Plan, develop, implement and coordinate programs and activities to attain stated objectives and meet identified needs.
• Consult and provide technical assistance to subordinate staff and others by researching and analyzing information and recommending corrective actions.
• Assess staff training needs, develop and revise lesson plans, and conduct training sessions, workshops or conferences.
• Interpret and communicate procedures, regulations and program directives.
• Respond to mail, telephone, and in‑person inquiries; obtain needed information to assist patients, agencies, courts and others.
• Participate in drafting policy and procedural manuals, memos or other instructional guides for Central Office approval.

Department Preferences

Experience working with SUD patients preferred.

Job Details

Salary: $106,348

Position type: Full‑time

Department: Chemical Dependency

Category: Social Services

Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital (15 minutes walk from nearest station).