Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

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
1. Mentors and assists less experienced social work staff in social work techniques and serves as a
resource in various aspects of advanced social work practice.
2. May supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students, as well as volunteers and other
auxiliary personnel, as needed.
3. May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW,
licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist or perform such functions independently as a LCSW

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

Preform psychosocial assessments of incoming patients on medical units
Preforms a Specific needs assessment of services required to develop and implement care plans
Provides individual and group services as indicated by the needs of the patient.
Facilitates appropriate referral services for patients
Advocates for patients with community agencies
Provides case management services with initial assessment and referrals and regular reassessment for services.
Attends and Represent the hospital at the community planning and coordinating group
Attends and participates in Clinic Team rounding on assigned team/unit
Contacts community agencies to facilitate referrals and develop linkage agreements.
Advocate and negotiate with related social and community agencies to ensure services for patients.
Compiles and submits daily/monthly departmental statistics
Attends Social Work Staff meetings and special training programs as they occur
Completes and maintains confidential files
Complete required documentation in a timely fashion, according to assigned area requirements and in a professional manner

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