Sun River Health
Social Worker - SAMHSA - Inwood Ave
Sun River Health, Bronx, New York, United States, 10400
Job Description
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full time (35 hour work week) Licensed Social Worker to support our Inwood Ave site in the Bronx, NY
POSITION SUMMARY
The Social Worker provides specialized knowledge and skills for psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment and management of clients. Strong therapy skills are essential. The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Substance Use Disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide psychotherapy for patients.Provide psychosocial evaluations for patients.Practice in collaboration with psych NPs, psychiatrist and other medical staff to manage patient care.Assess the multidimensional needs of patients and develops and implements care plans.Function as a patient advocate, by participating in clinical meetings, patient care conferences and informal discussion with health care and mental health program staff.Provide patient education relative to psychiatric mental health issues.Provide written reports and care coordination as needed.Attend and participate in continuing educational programs, seminars, etc., designated to maintain professional competencePerform all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested, during emergencies.Demonstrate an understanding of the management and care of the adult substance abuse population and patients living with HIV.
The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree in Social Work is required
2+ years' experience in the psychiatric mental health care of persons with HIV/AIDS and SUD
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Active NYS Licensure (LMSW or LCSW)
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 based on licensure and years of experience.
Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Responsibilities
Relation to MissionThe mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full time (35 hour work week) Licensed Social Worker to support our Inwood Ave site in the Bronx, NY
POSITION SUMMARY
The Social Worker provides specialized knowledge and skills for psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment and management of clients. Strong therapy skills are essential. The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Substance Use Disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide psychotherapy for patients.Provide psychosocial evaluations for patients.Practice in collaboration with psych NPs, psychiatrist and other medical staff to manage patient care.Assess the multidimensional needs of patients and develops and implements care plans.Function as a patient advocate, by participating in clinical meetings, patient care conferences and informal discussion with health care and mental health program staff.Provide patient education relative to psychiatric mental health issues.Provide written reports and care coordination as needed.Attend and participate in continuing educational programs, seminars, etc., designated to maintain professional competencePerform all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested, during emergencies.Demonstrate an understanding of the management and care of the adult substance abuse population and patients living with HIV.
The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree in Social Work is required
2+ years' experience in the psychiatric mental health care of persons with HIV/AIDS and SUD
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Active NYS Licensure (LMSW or LCSW)
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 based on licensure and years of experience.
Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Responsibilities
Relation to MissionThe mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.