Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care 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

SHIFT II 9:00AM-5:00PM

Job Description

1SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, with or without supervision based upon licensure and at a higher level, performs the following typical tasks:

• Screens charts for historical and clinical information, conducts psychosocial evaluations through interviews with patients and/or identified surrogates and formulates appropriate social work treatment plans.
• Works within health care setting offices or in community settings within NYC to provide individual and group counseling, as well as concrete social services, as required.
• Confers and consults with professionals in other disciplines to determine and implement a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and to develop treatment plans, evaluate patients' progress, develop discharge and aftercare plans and recommend alternative action or treatment.
• Provides outreach services, makes referrals to other governmental, public and/or community agencies, prepares patients to accept services, provides direct social work services on high-risk cases and may escort patients in connection with community activities and referrals, as needed.
• As a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.
• Appears and testifies at administrative and court hearings, as necessary.
• Assists in plans for institutional or hospital discharge and other post institutional/hospital care; evaluates alternate care arrangements for patients, where needed.
• Participates in staff conferences and other related social work meetings, special studies, committees and/or research projects and internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, and trainings, as required.
• Prepares reports and related paperwork; keeps appropriate records.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures with national standards and other applicable external regulatory requirements, guidelines, and accreditation authorities, as well as safety and quality management standards.
• May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist.
• Performs other related duties, as directed and with required supervision.
• 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.
• May supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students, as well as volunteers and other auxiliary personnel, as needed.
• 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.

Consistent with above:

• Conducting timely and complete biopsychosocial assessments and providing appropriate interventions for all assigned cases.
• Providing therapeutic interventions drawing upon a wide range of treatment modalities.
• Providing information about community resources and participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team in developing appropriate aftercare plans.
• Participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team in formulating and executing overall treatment and aftercare plans.
• Working closely with related social service providers and community agencies.
• Providing professional and appropriate interventions in crisis or emergency situations.
• Providing orientation and education to new staff and other professional disciplines.
• Participating in interdisciplinary Performance Improvement Projects.
• Complete necessary documents and/or forms to obtain formal support for the patient in his/her home, e.g. DME, Dialysis, Face to Face, Home Care (Skilled, HHA, Home Attendant, CDPAP), APS/ACS, infusion, home MD visits etc.
• Make timely request of PRI for patients needing placement in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Attend department required Educational Presentations.
• Make appropriate arrangements for community based mental health services.
• Alternate weekend and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

1For 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.

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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