Jamaica Hospital
Licensed Social Workers
Jamaica Hospital, New York, New York, us, 10261
The LCSW
( we are accepting both LMSW's and LCSW's) will provide professional casework services to patients and family members with social and or personal problems related to their illness, hospitalization, and readjustment to the community.Provide case management, crisis intervention, and client advocacy.Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' mental condition and assess their discharge needsCounsel clients to assist them in dealing with mental illness.Act as an advocate for patients to resolve crises and provide appropriate interventionRefer patients to a community or social service program to meet their complex needsComplete a biopsychosocial assessment of patients to gather information about their prior functioning, and support system, and evaluate their current functioning to determine a safe discharge plan.Requirements
LMSW
or LCSW required. (Provisional License holders may also be considered)Hospital/Medical experience is preferred but new grads are welcomeKnowledge of community-based organizations and resources for discharge planningAbility to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. PC Proficiency is required. Superb written and oral communication skillsStrong crisis intervention and short-term counseling skills
SEND RESUMES TO sresnick@jhmc.org
( we are accepting both LMSW's and LCSW's) will provide professional casework services to patients and family members with social and or personal problems related to their illness, hospitalization, and readjustment to the community.Provide case management, crisis intervention, and client advocacy.Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' mental condition and assess their discharge needsCounsel clients to assist them in dealing with mental illness.Act as an advocate for patients to resolve crises and provide appropriate interventionRefer patients to a community or social service program to meet their complex needsComplete a biopsychosocial assessment of patients to gather information about their prior functioning, and support system, and evaluate their current functioning to determine a safe discharge plan.Requirements
LMSW
or LCSW required. (Provisional License holders may also be considered)Hospital/Medical experience is preferred but new grads are welcomeKnowledge of community-based organizations and resources for discharge planningAbility to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. PC Proficiency is required. Superb written and oral communication skillsStrong crisis intervention and short-term counseling skills
SEND RESUMES TO sresnick@jhmc.org