Social Worker - Level Iv (Lcsw Required)

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

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.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the general administration of the Level V Social Worker and in collaboration with physicians and accountability to the Department Director and/or designee, the OB/GYN Social Worker will function in the area of Obstetrics and Gynecology with oversight of PEDS social work activities. With appropriate clinical and administrative supervision, they will assume both a front-line function in primary health care for the OB/GYN population as well as oversighUsupervision of all OB/GYN and PEDs SW staff. SW may also assist in coordination and/or management of associated internal and community serving programs.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
OB/GYN department with cross-training and support as needed in other medical departments and with/for other members of the medical social work team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides social work services within the scope of approved privileges, including mental health assessment, treatment, care coordination, case management and referrals
2. Oversight, assessment, clinical needs, care coordination of SW needs for GYN and obstetric population
3. Oversees related O8/GYN and PEDS staff and interns in compliance with H+H and university expectations.
4. Documents all patient contact in the EMR in a timely manner.
5. Provides consultation to providers and medical staff on social work concerns
6. Community outreach to current and possible partner organizations and sites
7. Advocacy for patients with community agencies and organizations
8. Collaborates to provide care coordination of activities in providing comprehensive care. (e.g. other healthcare providers, local health departments, social service, nutritionist, dentist, community-based organizations, home care and patient education groups).
9. Provides relevant health education and instruction; counsels patient/family/responsible other on the impact of condition or health needs, with particular focus on sexual health, family planning, pregnancy
10. Provides clinical and didactic instruction to professional staff, peers, students and community groups and conducts in-service educational programs, as needed.
11. Participates in departmental meetings and interdisciplinary or community committees, as well as Peer Review Performance Improvement meetings and activities, as required.
12. Follows Gotham, NYC HHC and facility-specific policies and protocols (including but not limited to policies around DNKA, Normal Notification, call-outs, dress code, and corporate job descriptions.)
13. Meets all compliance standards and requirements (including but not limited to annual physical assessment, fraud and HIPPA trainings, Fire Drill participation.)
14. Ensures that credentials are maintained.
15. Maintains Patient Safety and Infection Control Protocol as per Network and Departmental Policies.
17. Fosters/exercises Service Excellence in daily activities, when dealing with general public and staff
18. Performs administrative, professional and consulting duties as requested by the Chief of Service, Director of Social work and Social Work Leadership.
19. Performs other duties as needed.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be consider as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the position.

1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED and one (1) year of supervisory experience utilizing casework, group work and/or community organization methodologies.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):
LCSW and valid license to practice in NY

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
Masters degree in social work

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:
Excellent clinical judgement and practices, interpersonal skills, excellent professional skills, able to navigate EMR, social services organizations and internal departments.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED:
EPIC, MS Office suite, internet

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2+ years post MSW

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 at EMPLOYMENT.NYCHHC.ORG by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

VCB #: GGM-08192022-1381