Social Worker - Lvl IV

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Assignment Level IV Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision making, in addition to performing and supervising the duties of the lower Assignment Levels, performs the following typical tasks:

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Provides clinical supervision, assigns work to and provides professional expertise and supervision to a number of social work units on complex cases. Establishes supervisory controls and ensures the work performed meets the agency's standards and time frames.
2. Coordinates the work of staff with that of other government and non-governmental agencies providing information and direction, facilitating effective working relationships and promoting cooperation to enhance the achievement of mutual work objectives and the patient experience.
3. Plans, develops, implements and coordinates programs and activities to attain stated objectives and to meet identified needs.
4. Provides consultation and technical assistance to subordinate staff and others by researching and analyzing information and recommending corrective actions to be taken.
5. Assesses staff training needs, develops and revises lesson plans to meet training requirements and conducts training sessions, workshops or conferences, as needed.
6. Interprets and communicates procedures, regulations and program directives.
7. Responds to mail, telephone, and in person inquiries; obtains needed information to assist patients, agencies, courts and others; attends interdisciplinary meetings and conferences as needed.
8. May participate in drafting policy and procedural manuals, memos or other instructional guides for Central Office approval.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

For Assignment to Level IV 1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED and one (1) year of supervisory experience utilizing casework, group work and/or community organization methodologies.

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