What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at NYC Health & Hospitals?
In its century of service, Coney Island Hospital has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. The hospital has been recognized for its clinical innovations in Primary Care, Adolescent Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and Emergency Services. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.
- Under the supervision of program psychiatrist conducts mental status evaluations or patients in Chemical Dependency Services.
- As primary therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning and primary care for patients on their caseload.
- Provides individual, family psychotherapy and/or supportive counseling.
- Conducts therapy groups, activity groups, psycho educational groups and behaviorally oriented substance abuse groups.
- Educates patients and families as appropriate to patient needs.
- May take urines for drug screening and/or use breathalyzer with patients.
- Participates in conferences, training programs, performance assessment and improvement activities, departmental, discipline and team meetings.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records, summaries and report following guidelines of assigned unit.
- Performs other related tasks at the request of the Program Director and/or Director of Psychiatric Social Services
- Coordinates and conducts quality activities within the department regarding social work practice on complex issues.
- Acts as project leader for special studies and research projects.
- Collects and evaluates data related to vulnerable client populations.
- Prepares and presents reports to hospitals or social work staff related to these service populations.
- Trains and instructs social work staff in clinical social work techniques.
- Serves as a resource and role model for beginning social work staff in various aspects of advancedsocial work practice.
- Formally orients and educates members of other professional disciplines by developing training curricula and presenting lectures covering workshops, seminars, etc. on social work concepts and functions.
1. A valid Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) license or a Licensed Clinical Social
Work (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Education Department.
Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
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:
Coney Island Hospital
Human Resources Department
2601 Ocean Parkway, Room 1W89
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Attn: Recruitment Unit
Fax:
CON-08242021-0049
Recommended Skills
- Clinical Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Lcsw)
- Primary Care
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse
- Family Therapy