Social Worker Level V

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

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Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Accountable to the Director of Social Work/designee, Social Worker V is responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of Social Work Staff and graduate-level social work students in the area (s) assigned. The employee functions as a member of the Emergency Department leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides clinical supervision and oversees the work done by all social workers in the Emergency Room, as well as, social work students, if assigned to him/her.
• Meets with supervisors individually and/ or as a group for formal supervision.
• Review documentation of Social Work staff for content, appropriateness of care, timeliness, and compliance with Medical Records and Departmental documentation requirements
• Assesses the educational needs of staff and makes recommendations for in-service training.
• Prepares yearly Health and Hospitals Corporation staff evaluations and/or social work student evaluations, if applicable
• Conducts employee counseling and/or disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Oversees staff use of time; approves/denies requests for leave in collaboration with The Human Resources Department.
• Prepares social work staff's schedule to ensure appropriate social work coverage in all three tours.
• Collaborates with emergency room Chief of Service, Associate Director of Nursing, and Administrator to ensure identification of high and moderate social risk patients and ensure appropriate care.
• Trains and orients new staff.
• Participates in the department's cross-training program.
• May serve on inter-agency committees and task forces as a representative of the Department of Social Work.
• Carries a caseload of patients by covering a unit and/or in the absence of his/her supervisees.
• Participates in the Hospital/Departmental Emergency Response to internal or external disasters
• Coordinates case findings and collaborates with the interdisciplinary teams in the emergency rooms
• Acts as a Liaison for the department and Hospital to the New York City Police Department, court system, and other agencies involved like ACS, APS and the like
• Rotates his/her schedule to monitor staff in all tours.
• Demonstrates Knowledge of and ability to utilize the PSYCKES database.
• Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PCMS)
• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Level V
1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED, and two (2) years of supervisory experience, as described above.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

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