Job Details
Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.
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
Job Description
Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing Supervision and orientation to all assigned SW department staff and other professional disciplines
Assigning staff, planning schedules and ensuring adequate coverage
Assigning cases to staff to ensure that all patients are provided with timely and complete Social work services
Conducting timely and complete biopsychosocial assessments and providing appropriate interventions for all assigned cases
Providing therapeutic interventions drawing upon a wide range of treatment modalities, to high risk and complex cases. Coordinating case conference as needed and assisting other social worker units.
Providing information about community resources and participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team in developing appropriate aftercare plans.
Participating as a member of interdisciplinary teams in formulating and executing overall treatment and aftercare plans
Participating in interdisciplinary Performance Improvement Projects
Monitoring staff documentation for timeliness and completeness
Evaluating staff in a thorough and timely fashion
Monitoring staff compliance with established time and leave regulations and policies
Training and monitoring staff compliance with hospital and departmental policies
Other task may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
LCSW from New York State Department of Education
Must have a minimum of two years' experience
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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 week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs