Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

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Job Description

Units: Outpatient Behavioral Health-7B

Assignment Level II

Under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, in addition to performing the typical tasks described in Assignment Level I above, performs the

following typical tasks:

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Attends meetings, such as staff conferences, social work staff meetings and rounds; participates in work of selected staff committee.
2. Orients and educates members of other professional disciplines in social work concepts and functions.
3. Appears and testifies at administrative and court hearings, as necessary.
4. Keeps records, prepares reports, and related paperwork.
5. Coordinates and conducts quality activities within the department regarding social work practice on complex issues.
6. Acts as project leader for special studies and research projects. Collects and evaluates data related to vulnerable client populations. Prepares and presents reports to hospitals or social work staff related to these service populations.
7. Trains and instructs social work staff in clinical social work techniques. Serves as a resource and role model for beginning social work staff in various aspects of advanced

social work practice.
8. Formally orients and educates members of other professional disciplines by developing training curricula and presenting lectures covering workshops, seminars, etc. on social work

concepts and functions.

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.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

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