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 DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION: The Social Worker on the Adult In-Patient Unit is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment team. The Social Worker in coordination with the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team ensures compliance with the department's policies and procedures conducts assessments and re-assessments; participates in the treatment plan and ensures the coordination of a timely, appropriate and safe discharge plan. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts interviews with patients and/or family members{s)/significant others(s) to determine continuing care needs. Completes Social Work Comprehensive Assessment/ Admission Note for all patients referred or in need of social services in accordance with departmental high/moderate risk criteria policy. Complies with social work-psychiatry departments' documentation and it requirements. Provides psychosocial information for patients transferring to other units to ensure continuity of care. Provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and grief counseling to patients and their families/significant others as appropriate. Assists patients with adjustment to treatment, including problems of depression, anxiety, denial and/or anger; noncompliance with medical regimen. Devises/implements a social work treatment/continuing care plan involving the patient, family/significant other and the interdisciplinary team and documents on the patient's medical record in accordance to the departmental policy. Provides information, referral and advocacy to community agencies. Advocates and serves as a liaison for patients with community agencies. Coordinates individual interdisciplinary case conference as needed. Provides task supervision to caseworkers when designated. Provides direct/task supervision to social work students when designated. Leads or co-leads inpatient groups weekly. Identifies, evaluates and designs proper safety plans for victims of crimes/abuse, i.e: child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. Maintains and completes statistics of case activities as outlined in the departmental policy. Monitors his/her performance by reviewing medical records for appropriate documentation. Ensures compliance with the Koskinas mandates. Escorts patients for placement interviews when appropriate and/or indicated by supervisor. Attends individual, unit, departmental and intra/inter hospital meetings as mandated by the supervisor and/or department director. Assists/participates in presentations, training and in-services as required. Participates in the department's cross-training program. Coordinates and executes discharge plans for hospital patients. Responds and participates in external and internal disasters when indicated/assigned by supervisor. Demonstrates Knowledge in gathering collateral Psychiatric History information.
Minimum QualificationsFor Assignment to Level ILimited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in Social Work. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtain a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within one (1) year of the date of appointment.For Assignment to Level II1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or2. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.Special Note:All new appointments to Levels III - V require a NYS-issued Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license effective October 18, 2021.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 CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC 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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: .