NYC Health + Hospitals
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
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.
Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Caring Transitions Team is comprised of Social Workers, Peer and Family Advocates, a Transitions Coordinator, and a Medical Director, who will support children, youth, and their families who present at H+H hospitals in Lincoln Hospital following a suicide attempt or serious suicidal behavior, from point of entry until 90 days post-discharge.
The Caring Transitions Team will engage with youth and families upon presentation to the ED or direct admission. If interested in participating, the team will follow them throughout the hospital course, participating in aftercare planning. Upon discharge the team ensures that youth are connected to outpatient treatment, provides caregivers with tools to understand and identify risk factors and warning signs of suicide, assists the youth in developing life-affirming goals, and develops the capacity of other trusted adults and community supports in the lives of the youth and families they serve. In certain cases, the team will provide bridging care/treatment until the youth is connected to outpatient services.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Social Worker Level II is an integral part of this interdisciplinary team. Under general supervision, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the Social Worker level II functions as the primary evaluator and provides direct services to families in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home, and specialized settings. Works in close collaboration with staff, consumers, and family in safety planning and implementing treatment plans, supporting and navigating the system of care. The Social Worker Level II will also provide needed support to the Peer and Family Advocates, the transition coordinator, and Emergency Room Staff at the discretion of the assigned supervisor.
Traveling between facilities and in the home is required for this position.
GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
1. Provide crisis-oriented individual and family counseling and support to participating patients in the emergency department and inpatient service.
Conducts or participates in the client/ patient intake process to obtain information required to formulate a psychosocial evaluation and social work treatment plan.
Provides timely and complete psycho/social assessments to all cases assigned and plan appropriate interventions.
Conduct safety assessments and other standardized tools.
Interview patients with a recent suicide attempt or high-risk suicidal behavior to assess the need for services; provide counseling and/or make referrals as required.
Collaborate and assist the emergency department and inpatient unit to develop the most appropriate discharge plan.
Demonstrate the use of learned skills assessments and improvement in patient care.
Observe and identify verbal and non-verbal behaviors in clinical assessments.
Identify and collaborate with existing support systems, facilitating community referrals as needed.
Facilitate groups and individual sessions with patients and their families.
Work with patients and families throughout the hospital and in the community, for up to 6 months.
Participate in ongoing training and individual supervision.
Conduct and/or attend individual, unit, departmental, intra/inter-hospital, and community meetings as mandated by the administration and or supervisor.
Review Medical Records as indicated by the Social Work Department.
Demonstrate knowledge about departmental, facility, network, city, state, federal, and Joint Commission standards and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
For Assignment to Level II
1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or
2. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit
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
To apply for this job please visit careers.nychhc.org.
