Social Worker Job at NYC Health + Hospitals
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.
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
Under general supervision of the Director of Social Work, a Social Worker Level III or higher, and the unit coordinator, the Social Worker Level II provides:
- Focuses on providing social work service for all Medical Social Work clients, with specialization in support for HIV patients and patients with significant disabilities.
- Assesses for concrete service and mental health needs for all clients
- Provides case management support
- Conducts mental health support, including crisis intervention, short-term psychotherapy, and psychosocial assessments
- Refers clients to appropriate in-house and/or community resources, as necessary
- Maintains record-keeping, documentation, and scheduling in a timely and professional manner - scheduling program, clinical notes, case management notes, Medical Social Work productivity logs, and any database collection information
- Attends weekly clinical supervision with LCSW
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, PCAs, PHAs, and clerical staff to provide effective and efficient support for patients
- Supervises social work interns, and obtains SIFI certification
- Updates staff of community services and best practices as they arise
- Bolsters relationships with outside agencies specialized in care for the Gouverneur patient population
- Attends departmental meetings, conferences, social work meetings, Grand Rounds, and ongoing education requirements
- Completes H+H administrative requirements, i.e. trainings, recertification, etc .
- Participate in QA and UR activities
- Provides clinical supervision hours for LMSWs seeking a Social Work License once LCSW licensure is obtained
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.
Department Preferences
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S): LMSW/LCSW
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: MSW
KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:
Preferred experience or education in health care, social services in an unserved community and working with individuals who have mental illness.
EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:
Ability to operate typically office equipment; copier, fax, scanner, etc.
COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED
Microsoft programs, Outlook. Experience with scheduling programs and electronic medical records helpful.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
1+ years
How To Apply
Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button
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
Vacancy Control Board Number
VCB #: GGM-05032023-13264
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