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Social Worker Level IV-OP Behavioral Health Child/Adolescent

NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261


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.

Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.

Job Description

Examples of Typical Tasks:

Provides telephone and in-person triages for families requesting care to determine appropriateness for outpatient services and urgency for appointment schedulingConducts initial assessment/mental status examinations as part of the screening processConsults Psychiatrist if mental status reveals patient at risk for dangerous behavior with regard to self or othersConducts a full intake mental health assessment including review of medical and school records, developmental, educational, and psychiatric history, behavioral observations, and interviews with collateral caregiversEstablishes a working DSM V diagnosisWrites progress notes and makes all appropriate chart entries regarding contacts for each assigned patientDevelops and documents treatment plans with parent/caregiver and patient with quarterly re-assesProvides individual/group or family treatment with appropriate collateral involvement based on theoretical treatment model (carries active caseload of at least 30, each case involves visits with patient and caregivers)Consults with other staff members as neededCoordinates care with CAPS Psychiatrist to assure integrated treatment servicesWillingness to work and provide direct patient care virtual services on-site and/or remotely.

Minimum Qualifications1. 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.

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 CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs