Social Worker - Lvl II

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. 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 Shifts 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M Job Description Purpose: Under professional supervision and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides clinical social work services - individual, group and family - to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients registered in the Assertive Community Treatment Team Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Job Description 1. Perform all duties in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and behavioral expectations of NYC Health + Hospitals 2. Conducts home visits, and/or telehealth as per protocols, participate in intake screenings to enroll new clients into program, participate in family sessions, visit client at the hospital, coordinate care with outside agencies, as needed; may co-lead groups, facilitate social activities for clients as needed. 3. Development of psychosocial assessments and social work goals through history obtained from patients, family members/significant others and other sources to whom patient is known 4. Provision of supportive counseling and psycho-education for patients, family members/significant others. 5. Advocates for patients, family members, significant others with community resources, i.e. benefit and entitlement programs. 6. Member of interdisciplinary team(s) responsible for the formulation of treatment plans during the course of treatment and discharge plans for returning/maintaining patients to community living. 7. Leader/Co-leader of patient group therapy meetings and/or community meetings. 8. Provision of appropriate care services for patients, i.e. housing, residential/outpatient treatment services, special needs, i.e. homecare services, etc. 9. Coordinates activities performed by the Caseworker who assists the Social Worker with provision of services to patients, family members/significant others, if applicable. 10. Provide most of the treatment in the community, or where the client may prefer. 11. Conducts AOT reporting weekly and service verification each month and as needed for AOT cases assigned. 12. Completes initial and update assessments in CAIRS reporting when due for assigned clients. 13. Demonstrates core competencies in designed areas of practice, including the Assertive Community Treatment Core processes, integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment, supported employment, family psycho-education and wellness self-management. 14. Other responsibilities pertinent to treatment and team functionality, including QI Projects to be developed and completed, as clinically indicated and assigned by the Team Leader/Supervisor. 15. Telework may be available upon completion of departmental probation. Telework/telecommuting may involve home visits but no return to the hospital/office. Administrative: 1. Compilation and submission of monthly statistics and requested reports. 2. Completion of Quality Assurance monitoring forms monthly, if needed. 3. Attendance at monthly Departmental and unit meetings, if needed. 4. Attendance at conferences, seminars, workshops, training programs that will enhance knowledge and skills being utilized for patient care. 5. Department of Social Work Services Queens Hospital Center participant/ representative on intramural/extramural committees. 6. Complete treatment plans, psychosocial assessments, substance abuse assessments, progress notes, CAIRS, and all other paperwork that is required to successfully and competently treat the clients. 7. Develops and completes QI projects 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 1. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development. 2. Effective communication skills, oral and written. 3. Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationship with patients and coworkers. 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

Created: 2024-11-12