Social Worker - Lvl II

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.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 ShiftsTour II (9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M) Job DescriptionSUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborating with community agencies (i.e., ACS, OMH, OPWDD, etc.) conducting initial psychiatric assessment for children and adults, safety plans, documenting biopsychosocial assessments, formulation and disposition, developing comprehensive treatment plans, facilitating supportive, psychoeducational and insight-oriented psychotherapeutic interventions, providing crisis interventions to high-risk patients, engaging with and providing support to families, and engaging them as partners in recovery.Identifying and collaborating with existing support systems, facilitating community referrals as needed, collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop most appropriate case disposition, documenting all interventions within the required regulatory timeframes. Participates in the evaluation of treatment progress. Accurately and timely records treatment planning, consistent with established standards, applicable administrative guidelines and regulatory requirements. Coordinates and provides case and care management services and activities; makes referrals and itiates and finalizes discharge and transition planning, in collaboration with patient and clinical treatment team.Maintains timely, accurate, and appropriate documentation in compliance with all applicable standards to ensure appropriate reimbursement.Provides orientation to new patients, patients' families and significant others; discusses financial responsibility with patients and provides money management assistance.Provides crisis intervention and support by responding to and following through in crisis situations; demonstrates good clinical judgement by seeking additional assistance andor consultation in the management of crisis situations, when needed.Participates in relevant staff meetings, case conferences and trainings; participates in special projects and internalexternal quality assuranceperformance improvement activities.Holds and maintains required certification(s) and completes required continuing education; submits appropriate documentation within established timeframe. Complies with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, and applicable to local, state and national requirements and guidelines.Performs other related duties, as assigned.Candidate may be assigned to work in other clinical areas as needed when patient care needs arise. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button: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: 2025-02-26