Social Worker - Level III

About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception.

Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country. 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. Work Shifts 9:00 A. M – 5:00 P.

M Monday-Friday Standard Work Hours: 35 Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : This class of positions encompasses professional, supervisory or administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in the operation of a social work department providing psychosocial and other social work services to different types of patients across various settings. Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and social work standards of care.

All personnel perform related work. Under general supervision, with moderate latitude for independent judgment and decision making, either supervises the duties of social work staff or performs tasks in a specialized clinical and/or programmatic area. Examples of Typical Tasks : At a higher level, performs the duties of Assignment Level I: 1.

Screens charts for historical and clinical information, conducts psychosocial evaluations through interviews with patients and/or identified surrogates and formulates appropriate social work treatment plans. 2. Works within health care setting offices or in community settings within NYC to provide individual and group counseling, as well as concrete social services, as required. 3. Confers and consults with professionals in other disciplines to determine and implement a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and to develop treatment plans, evaluate patients’ progress, develop discharge and aftercare plans and recommend alternative action or treatment. 4.

Provides outreach services, makes referrals to other governmental, public and/or community agencies, prepares patients to accept services, provides direct social work services on high-risk cases and may escort patients in connection with community activities and referrals, as needed. 5. As a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry. 6. Appears and testifies at administrative and court hearings, as necessary. 7.

Assists in plans for institutional or hospital discharge and other post institutional/hospital care; evaluates alternate care arrangements for patients, where needed. 8. Participates in staff conferences and other related social work meetings, special studies, committees and/or research projects and internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, and trainings, as required. 9.

Prepares reports and related paperwork; keeps appropriate records. 10. Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures with national standards and other applicable external regulatory requirements, guidelines, and accreditation authorities, as well as safety and quality management standards. 11. May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist. 12.

Performs other related duties, as directed and with required supervision. At a higher level, also performs the duties of Assignment Level II: 1. Mentors and assists less experienced social work staff in social work techniques and serves as a resource in various aspects of advanced social work practice. 2.

May supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students, as well as volunteers and other auxiliary personnel, as needed. 3. May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist or perform such functions independently as a LCSW. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Levels I and II at a higher level, as described above, typical tasks include: 1.

May provide direct clinical supervision and guidance to social work staff, screen and assign cases, schedule staff, read and review staff work, evaluate work performance and/or maintain time and leave records. 2. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), provides and documents clinical supervision of NYC H+H Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) toward advanced Social Work licensure in alignment with all the relevant professional standards and practices, and in accordance with all applicable NYS licensure laws. 3.

Maintains individualized supervision logs documenting clinical supervision and ensures timely completion of attestation forms required by NYSED Office of the Professions to support LCSW licensure applications, as applicable. 4. May conduct or lead special studies and projects including the collection and evaluation of data related to vulnerable patient populations and prepare and present reports related to these service populations. 5.

Establishes and maintains professional social work standards of performance concerning interview techniques and methods and practices used in preparing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and in documenting case histories 6. Interprets clinical information based on case data, histories, statistics, etc.; prepares and submits comprehensive reports of case findings including chronologies of medical data and social factors necessary to support recommended courses of action. 7.

Orients and educates members of other professional disciplines by developing training curricula and presenting on social work concepts and functions. 8. Trains and instructs staff in agency policies and procedures and in appropriate social work techniques, methods and practices. 9. Ensures compliance with accepted social work practices and principles and operational adherence to government rules and regulations, including compliance with reporting requirements. 10.

Participates in conferences, committees and meetings on- and off-site with supervisory/managerial staff, other clinical professionals and with representatives of government and other agencies and/or community organizations. 11. Analyzes population health issues relevant to the area of responsibility and serves as a liaison to community agencies and/or groups. 12. Liaises with community agencies, facilitating communication between the agencies and the department/health care setting and the utilization of available community resources. 13.

In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.

For Assignment to Level III 1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED. Department Preferences A minimum of three years of supervisory experience in hospital/community Social Work.

Able to supervise Social Workers, Caseworkers and social work students Able to engage patient/family members/significant others to obtain pertinent psychosocial information and develop an appropriate social work/discharge plan. Able to utilize clinical skills to assess patient’s ability to function in the community. Able to communicate proficiently (verbally and in writing) in the English language.

Able to communicate verbally and in writing with patient/family member/significant other, supervisor and the interdisciplinary team. Able to utilize interpretation tools or services available to communicate with non-English speaking patients and families. Able to document effectively all interventions and continuing of care plans in the patient’s medical record in a clear, concise and legible manner.

Able to type and utilize electronic medical records Able to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. Able to understand the impact of disease process on psychosocial functioning. Knowledge of social work techniques in working with individuals, groups and families.

Knowledge of hospital and community resources. Knowledge of Human Resources Standards, Rules and Regulations, i,e; disciplinary action, time and leave, EEOC, etc. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and discharge planning regulations.

Knowledge of Substance Use/Abuse: behaviors, interventions and resources. Knowledge of Child Abuse and Neglect: how to identify and report. Knowledge of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault/Rape, and Elder Abuse: intervention techniques and resources.

Knowledge of Elisa’s Law Knowledge of Kendra’s Law Knowledge of JCAHO standards of care. Knowledge of Mental Hygiene Law and Regulation. Knowledge of DOHMH guidelines Knowledge of Code 405 Title 18 Benefits 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 Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.