Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health 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 Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Job Description

This class of positions encompasses professional, supervisory or administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in the operation of a social work department providing psychosocial and other social work services to different types of patients across various settings. Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and social work standards of care. There are five (5) Assignment Levels within this class of positions; all personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level IV

Under direction, with 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:

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Provides clinical supervision, assigns work to and provides professional expertise and supervision to a number of social work units on complex cases. Establishes supervisory controls and ensures the work performed meets the agency's standards and time frames.
2. Coordinates the work of staff with that of other government and non-governmental agencies providing information and direction, facilitating effective working relationships and promoting cooperation to enhance the achievement of mutual work objectives and the patient experience.
3. Plans, develops, implements and coordinates programs and activities to attain stated objectives and to meet identified needs.
4. Provides consultation and technical assistance to subordinate staff and others by researching and analyzing information and recommending corrective actions to be taken.
5. Assesses staff training needs, develops and revises lesson plans to meet training requirements and conducts training sessions, workshops or conferences, as needed.
6. Interprets and communicates procedures, regulations and program directives.
7. Responds to mail, telephone, and in person inquiries; obtains needed information to assist patients, agencies, courts and others; attends interdisciplinary meetings and conferences as needed.
8. May participate in drafting policy and procedural manuals, memos or other instructional guides for Central Office approval.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Level IV
1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED and one (1) year of supervisory experience utilizing casework, group work and/or community organization methodologies.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

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