Social Worker - School Based Health - Bilingual Proficiency Preferred - IS 220 (Brooklyn)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker - School Based Health - Bilingual Proficiency Preferred - IS 220 (Brooklyn). The Social Worker 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.

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 to provide comprehensive care.
• Requests consultation when necessary from the treatment team, psychiatrist, or nurse practitioner.
• Reports child abuse/neglect when indicated.
• Maintains productivity level.
• Attends required meetings and follows up on directives given at meetings.
• Provides case management (assesses and refers clients to educational, vocational, housing services, and other resources and support systems) when indicated.
• Monitors patients appropriately commensurate with the level of risk.
• Completes all documentation in compliance with clinic, hospital, and regulatory agency standards (e.g., Safe Act reporting, completion of progress notes).
• Develops initial and treatment plan reviews two weeks before the due date and involves clients in the individualized treatment-planning process.
• Responds in a timely manner to the supervisor’s recommendations stated on the weekly chart review tools to correct identified deficiencies related to OMH and JCAHO compliance standards.
• Seeks out supervisor for assistance on difficult clinical situations when necessary and appropriate.
• Attends professional conferences and trainings to enhance clinical skills.
• Identifies 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 with the 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 prepare for deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work.
• Licensed Social Worker in NYS (LMSW or LCSW).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and must be maintained.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Interest and positive response to feedback in areas related to improvement in job duties.
• Effective planning and organizational skills to manage scheduling, prioritize responsibilities, and prepare for deadlines.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $82,359.22 - $82,359.22 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.