Social Worker - Lvl III (GRANT FUNDED)

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 Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.MJob DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION:Clinical research for the randomized controlled trial: "Answering the Alarm: A System of Care for Black Youth At-Risk for Suicide (WeCare)." This study, an exciting collaboration between the NYC H+HKings County, NYU, and University of Michigan, aims to test a system of care for Black youth that combines universal suicide risk screening, and an intervention that combines safety planning with strategies to enhance linkage to mental health services. Under the direction of the site Principal Investigator (PI) with support from the research team and service area leadership and clinical staff, completes requested research screenings, assessments, youthfamily education; intervention delivery; documentation.SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRecruits and outreaches to youth and familiesAssesses study inclusion and exclusion criteriaObtains informed consent and assentAdminister research questionnaires and performs clinical assessmentsDelivers manualized mental health intervention in emergency room settings with fidelityCoordinates intervention delivery with research staff, clinical staff, youth and parentscaregiversCollaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the youthCoordinates individualfamilyteam communication to review discharge plans and help support a safe discharge back to the community.Provides youth-family education, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention, as appropriate Participates in departmental cross training programs, social work meetings, performance improvement activities, and weekly study supervisionWorks collaborative with the research team and hospital staff Performs other duties as assigned by supervisorPromotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace which enhances and furthers the mission, vision, and value statementWork independently with supervision on research and clinical activitiesConduct projects including the collection and evaluation of data related to vulnerable patient populations and prepare and present reports related to these service populations.May provide direct clinical supervision and guidance to social work staff, schedule staff, read and review staff work, evaluate work performance andor maintain time and leave records.This is a grant funded position. The above description covers the duration of the grant 2024-2027.Minimum QualificationsFor Assignment to Level III1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.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: 2024-12-23