Social Worker - Lvl V

Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.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 Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.MJob DescriptionAssignment Level V Under general direction, with very wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, in addition to performing and supervising the duties of the lower Assignment Levels, performs the following typical tasks:Examples of Typical Tasks:1. Oversees the work of a social work program or segment of a large or specialized social work program, providing psychosocial services, utilizing casework, and group work and community organization methodologies.2. Develops and maintains internal administrative controls of a program area to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations and with NYC Health + Hospitals regulations. 3. Prepares reports on staff operations and makes recommendations regarding policies or procedures to facilitate improved services, increased patient satisfaction and better patient outcomes.4. Participates in the development and integration of community social services.5. Mediates disputes concerning case management, interpretation of agency policiesprocedures and staff issues.6. Prepares summary reports comparing actual productivity to stated goalsobjectives.Minimum QualificationsFor Assignment to:Level I Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in Social Work. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtain a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within one (1) year of the date of appointment.Level II1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or 2. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED. Level III 1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED. Level IV 1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED and one (1) year of supervisory experience utilizing casework, group work andor community organization methodologies. Level V 1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED, and two (2) years of supervisory experience, as described above.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at .NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-02-24