Social Worker - Lvl II (Grant Funded - CATCH)

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

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 OF POSITION

Under supervision, may supervise social work staff as assigned. Provides social work services and the coordination of continuing care planning, utilizing a variety of techniques such as individual, family, group work, and community networking to patients served at this facility

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Inpatient/Outpatient/SUD

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accept referrals and case finds potential SUD cases.
• Reviews the medical records of patients in order to identify those whom will require SUD intervention and counseling
• Participates in daily Interdisciplinary Rounds at inpatient units to provide team with insight into patient's psychosocial functioning and obtain understanding of patient's SUD needs and insights.
• Interviews patient to assess their insight in to their addiction and readiness to accept treatment.
• Initiates pt.'s referrals to appropriate in house or community-based SUD programs.
• Completes Social Work Assessment for these high/moderate-risk patients as needed.
• Maintains effective communication and provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention to the patient with regards to addiction treatment options and services
• Collaborates with unit social worker on social work treatment/discharge plan which may involve the patient, family/significant other and the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates as a liaison between In patient med/surg and Chemical Dependency department staff/programs
• Documents all Social Work interventions in the patient's electronic medical record in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.
• Confer and consults with unit SW and clinical team in the development of services for the patient.
Accept referrals and case finds potential SUD cases.
• Reviews the medical records of patients in order to identify those whom will require SUD intervention and counseling
• Participates in daily Interdisciplinary Rounds at inpatient units to provide team with insight into patient's psychosocial functioning and obtain understanding of patient's SUD needs and insights.
• Interviews patient to assess their insight in to their addiction and readiness to accept treatment.
• Initiates pt.'s referrals to appropriate in house or community-based SUD programs.
• Completes Social Work Assessment for these high/moderate-risk patients as needed.
• Maintains effective communication and provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention to the patient with regards to addiction treatment options and services
• Collaborates with unit social worker on social work treatment/discharge plan which may involve the patient, family/significant other and the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates as a liaison between In patient med/surg and Chemical Dependency department staff/programs
• Documents all Social Work interventions in the patient's electronic medical record in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.
• Confer and consults with unit SW and clinical team in the development of services for the patient.
Maintains effective communication with interdisciplinary team and participates actively of interdisciplinary discharge planning rounds and records plans/recommendations in the patient's medical record.
• Coordinates individual interdisciplinary case conference as needed.
• Provides supervision to Caseworkers, social work students and Social Workers Level I when designated. Acts as a resource for SW staff.
• Provides continuity of care and aftercare services to patients beyond admission as needed.
• Will provide individual and group therapy to patients receiving services through Chemical dependency department as needed.
• Assist with chart reviews and reports as requested.
• Maintains and completes statistics of case activities as outlined in the departmental policy
• Attends individual, unit, departmental and intra/inter hospital meetings as mandated by the supervisor and/or department's director. Represents the department in meetings as requested.
• Assists/Participates in presentations, training, committees, special studies, research and in-services as required
• Complies with requirements for supervision, training, Performance Improvements Projects, Quality Assurance and Research Studies.
• Participates in the department's cross-training program.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff of the SW department and other disciplines as needed.
• Understands and follows the escalation process as needed.

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.

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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