Social Worker - Lvl II

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 Lv II. In this role, you will perform psychosocial assessments, provide crisis interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for effective patient discharge planning. Applicants must hold a valid LMSW or LCSW license.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits for 20+ hrs/wk

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid LMSW or LCSW license.
• Requires independent functioning and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with medical professionals for patient care planning.
• Document case materials in EMR and maintain weekly statistics.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Psychosocial Assessment

Casework Services

Communication

Education

LMSW license

LCSW license

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)

Allscripts

Outlook

ParachuteHealth

Job description

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:

The Social Worker should possess the qualities of independent functioning and self direction in the professional role and must have reached a level of development which requires limited use of supervision and / or consultation. Self-direction in addition to being reflected in individual case selection and treatment, should also include self-evaluation of one’s practice.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Social Worker Lv II is charged with and responsible for:

1. Interview patients and / or relatives in order to provide psychosocial assessment, to determine nature and source of problems and their inter-relationship with medical problems under study or treatment.
2. Provide casework services as well as supportive and crisis intervention counseling, to patients and families for discharge planning.
3. Confer with Medical, Nursing, and other professionals, in multidisciplinary rounds, to develop an assessment and care planning towards a safe and timely discharge for the assigned patients caseload.
4. Communicates with community agencies about provision of services. Initiates referrals on behalf of patients.
5. Keeps weekly statistics of case activities.
6. Recording of case material, and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EPIC), according to established guidelines and policies of CMS and the Department.
7. Access to EPIC, Allscripts, Outlook, ParachuteHealth.
8. Will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention on Rape, Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, Child Abuse and Crisis Intervention.
9. Will have rotational Emergency Room/Maternity/Pediatric Units, Inpatient Discharges coverage to include Weekends, Evenings and Holidays.
10. Will participate in Social Workers weekend and holidays coverage for ED, Maternity and Pediatric on continues basis.
11. Will participate in Performance Improvement activities and monthly meetings and will be able to become a resource and role model for junior staff and caseworkers in practicing Social Work in Health Care Environment.
12. After cross training the Social Worker shall be able to cover all outpatient and inpatient units and Social Work programs within the hospital and its satellite clinics, to include Maternity/Pediatrics, Emergency Room, and training programs, etc.

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

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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