Social Worker - Lvl III - Off-Site Locations

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Social Work, a Social Worker Level II or higher, and the unit coordinator, the Social Worker Level I provides

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides psychosocial assessment and housing evaluations on all homeless HASA clients Complete Psychiatric Evaluations for NYNY 2010e applicationsUpon obtaining LCSW licensure, conduct psychiatric evaluations for all HASA clients applying for NYNY Supportive HousingCompletes all appropriate housing applicationsAssess the client's need for other mental health services and referProvides crisis intervention as neededNotifies appropriate HASA staff when additional client related documentation is required in order to complete the housing application.Makes internal and external referrals as required/neededDocuments all recommendations and completes all program related chartingMaintains statistical data regarding interventionsCompletes all program related chartingResponsible for covering the other HASA sites as neededAttend and participate in administrative and clinical meetings Present client case summaries for discussion and review. Supervises MSW students assigned by HRA HASA programSupervise staffOutreach to community resources.Interdisciplinary collaboration when necessary. Participation in regular on-going supervision. Make referrals to outside agencies.Field work as requiredMinimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Level III1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):

LCSW

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

MSW

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:

Ability to operate typically office equipment; copier, fax, scanner, etc.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

Preferred experience or education in health care, social services in an unserved community and working with individuals who have mental illness.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

Microsoft programs, Outlook. Experience with scheduling programs and electronic medical records helpful.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

1+ years

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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

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB #: GGM-03012024-16874