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 t 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

Rotating

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide clinical social work services for the patients in the CPEP

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide Social Work services for the patients in the CPEP

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Director for Social Work Services, Associate Director, or Social Worker Level V II:
• Completes psychosocial database for assessment of Social Work needs using approved instruments.
• Develops and implements treatment plan appropriate to patient's needs based on the assessment
• Provides ongoing appropriate therapeutic intervention based on the identified goals and objectives of the treatment plan.
• Assists the patient to function within the physical and emotional limitations of their illness and treatment through the maximization of formal and informal supports and coping mechanisms.
• Explains to the patient/significant others any necessary information regarding treatment plan.
• Collaborate with team members in the planning and care of the patient.
• Provide patient with crisis counseling and advocacy, as required.
• Knowledgeable of departmental, facility, network, city, state, federal and JCAHO standards and regulations.
• Provides information about and acts as linkage to available community resources.
• Participates in the department's Performance Improvement meetings and projects.
• Documents all interventions and continuing care plans in the patient's medical record in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.
• Maintains and completes statistics and reports.
• Maintains a caseload as required
• Participates in the department's cross-training program.
• Participates in the DMS activities in the department.
• Maintains productivity expectations of the department

SKILLS:
• Thorough knowledge of social work techniques for working with individuals, groups and families.
• Ability to educate and orient staff on appropriate social work technique with a variety of populations and modalities.
• Communicates effectively with staff at all levels within the department and throughout the hospital.
• Analyzes situations, identifies problems, evaluates resolutions and implements appropriate action.
• Establishes priorities and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Understands the impact of the disease process/ mental illness on psychosocial functioning.

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.

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