Domestic Violence Program - Social Worker Level II, ...

Marketing StatementEmpower Every New Yorker "” Without Exception "” to Live the Healthiest Life PossibleNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.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 DescriptionThe Social Worker Level II provides mental health evaluation, treatment and coordination of aftercare services to adults and children residing in domestic violence shelters, in-person at designated shelter locations, assigned H+H facility location and/or via Tele-Health. This social worker also provides mental health consultation and training to shelter staff, to facilitate patient access to care by H+H clinical team. The Social Worker Level II is supervised by a Social Worker Level III/Social Worker Level V, who reports to the Associate Director of Social Work.Summary Of Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesConducts Social Work Comprehensive Assessments for all patients in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.Collaborates with shelter staff and other service providers to ensure proper delivery of servicesParticipates in case conferences and team meetings to review progress and status of all patientsProvides, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, therapy, grief counseling and advocacy and referral services to shelter clients and children as appropriate.Assists clients and shelter staff in the completion applications for community resources including:Office of Victim Services claims applications, 2010E housing applications and VAWA immigration documentation.Leads psychoeducational/support group for adults, children and adolescentsAssists patients with adjustment to treatment, including problems of depression, anxiety, denial and/or anger; noncompliance with medical regimen.Responsible to monitor caseload from intake to discharge to ensure good patient care.Formulates and implements social work treatment/continuing care plans involving client significant others and the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.Collaborates with domestic violence shelter staff to ensure comprehensive delivery of psychiatric services to clients as needed.Ensures patient records are stored securely, confidentially, and compliant with HIPAA standards; interfaces with hospital Medical Records department as necessary.Completes all appropriate social work documentation within designated timeframes.Maintains and submits statistics on case activitiesAttends departmental, hospital, inter/intra agency case conferences and meetings and trainings as required by supervisor.Participates in and assists in the planning of community events including health fairs and domestic violence/sexual assault awareness month activities.Performs other duties assigned by supervisor as needed.Minimum QualificationsFor Assignment to Level II Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.Department PreferencesAble to utilize clinical skills to engage, assess and provide treatment to adults and children and develop appropriate aftercare plans.Able to communicate proficiently (verbally and in writing) with patients, colleagues, multidisciplinary team, managers and administration.Able to document effectively all interventions and continuing of care plans in the patient's medical record in a clear, concise and legible manner.Knowledge of the impact of psychosocial stress and trauma on mental health and well-being. One (1) year of experience utilizing casework, group work and/or community organization methodologies.How To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.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: 2025-01-14