Social Worker Lvl II, Correctional Health Services

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Social Worker in Correctional Health Services. In this impactful role, you will work with a dedicated team to provide comprehensive discharge planning and mental health services to individuals in the NYC jail system. Your expertise will help assess and establish connections to community resources, ensuring that vulnerable patients receive the care they need post-release. This position offers opportunities for clinical hours, professional growth, and the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of those involved in the criminal justice system. If you're passionate about advocacy and mental health, this is the role for you.

Benefits

NYCERS pension

Affordable health care benefits

Night-time differentials for evening shifts

Opportunities for clinical hours

Academic advancement support

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals in the Criminal-Legal System.
• Knowledge of community resources for previously incarcerated patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treatment team for discharge planning.
• Coordinate care for patients transitioning from jail to community.

Skills

Experience with severe mental illness

Individual therapy practice

Group therapy practice

Knowledge of benefit entitlements

Community-based mental health resources

Education

Valid LMSW license

Valid LCSW license

Job description

Social Worker Lvl II, Correctional Health Services

The Social Work Reentry Department, within the Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS), is seeking a Social Worker. The Department is comprised of 70+ healthcare professionals who are responsible for providing re-entry services to individuals detained in the NYC jail system. The Social Work Department supports patients’ rights and criminal-legal advocacy efforts in collaboration with patients’ criminal defense attorneys, Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) programs, and other post-release supervision providers. Additionally, our Social Workers coordinate closely with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the NYC Department of Health & Mental Health (DOHMH) to provide robust services to our most vulnerable patients. This position reports to the Associate Director of Social Work Reentry and is responsible for collaborating with the Mental Health Service on assessing patients’ appropriate level of care post-release.

Detailed Tasks

• Work as part of inter-disciplinary treatment team to provide clinically driven comprehensive discharge planning to mentally ill patients in a correctional environment.
• Collaborate with mental health colleagues for appropriate level of mental health care.
• Assess for appropriate level of reentry mental health services and establish referrals and appointments to community mental health providers.
• Help patients obtain Medicaid, Public Assistance, and Supportive Housing.
• Participate in therapy rounds, team meetings, unit activities, court/diversion advocacy, and group interventions.
• Ensure completion of all Brad H (court monitored) related tasks/mandates for selected patients.
• Coordinate care for patients releasing from jail environment to community or to other facilities including, but not limited to, residential treatment or outpatient treatment services.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness and those also involved in the Criminal-Legal System.
• Individual and group therapy practice experience.
• Knowledge of benefit entitlements, community-based mental health and substance use resources for the mentally ill, previously incarcerated patient population.

The Social Work Reentry Department fosters opportunities for clinical hours, academic advancement, and professional growth. Moreover, Social Workers with CHS are eligible for the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS) pension, affordable health care benefits, and night-time differentials for staff working evening tours. CHS Social Workers are a part of the District Council 37 (DC37) Union, NYC’s largest public employee union.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Assignment to Level II

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care