Social Worker - School Based Health - Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish preferred
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram .
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker.
In this role, the successful candidate is assigned to see patients and provide a wide array of clinical services including individual group family psychotherapy and case management both onsite as well as remotely from home or a designated location.
Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and age related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area
Performs thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients at intake and/or during the course of treatment
Demonstrates knowledge and skill required to provide accurate assessments and diagnosis
Performs thorough treatment and crisis intervention
Involves family and or/significant others when indicated in order to provide comprehensive care
Requests consultation when necessary from treatment team psychiatrist or nurse practitioner
Reports child abuse/neglect when indicated
Maintains productivity level
Attends required meetings and is responsible for follow up of directives given at meetings
Able to provide case management assess and refer clients to educational vocational housing services other resources and support systems when indicated
Monitor rsquo;s patient appropriately commensurate with the level of risk
Completes all documentation in compliance with clinic hospital and regulatory agency standards i e Safe Act reporting completion of progress notes Please specify the areas that might need improvement:
Develops initial and treatment plan reviews two weeks before due date and involves clients in the individualized treatment planning process
Responds in a timely manner with the supervisor rsquo;s recommendations stated on the weekly chart review tools in order to correct identified deficiencies related to OMH and JCAHO compliance standards
Seeks out supervisor for assistance on difficult clinical situations when necessary and as appropriate
Attends professional conferences and trainings to enhance clinical skills
Is able to identify risk factors for suicide/ violence and responds appropriately
Performs Suicide/Violence Risk Assessments and Safety Plans monthly or as needed in accordance with clinic policy
Provides outreach and engagement on a timely basis and commensurate to level of risk
Reports incidents and serious events to a supervisor or administration in a timely manner
Provides a prompt response to both email and in person requests from supervisors administrative leadership and the Quality Assurance Team
Demonstrates interest and a positive response to feedback in areas related to improvement in job duties
Demonstrates effective planning and organizational skills to manage scheduling prioritize responsibilities and preparing for deadlines
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters degree in Social Work
Licensed Social Worker NYS LMSW or LCSW.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred.
Required Licenses: Lic Master Social Worker
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's network provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $78,387.83 - $100,971.96 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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