Urban Health Plan - Bronx, NY
posted 1 day ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Bronx, NY
Hospitals
About the position
As a member of our Social Services Department, the Social Worker II/III (LMSW) provides patients with supportive counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, advocacy, and connections to support services. The full time Social Worker (LMSW) will be stationed at our El Nuevo San Juan Community Health Center. As part of this division, you will work within the context of family medicine to provide social service interventions and support services to patients. New grad LMSW are welcome! Clinical hours are provided!
Responsibilities
- Conducts psychosocial assessments, provides supportive counseling, complex case management and crisis intervention.
- Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to assess and address patients' psychosocial barriers to care.
- Refers and connects patients with services including behavioral health treatment, and community-based organizations.
- Documents all in-person, and telephone encounters with patients in a timely manner.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPPA regulations per UHP policy.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, required.
- NYS LMSW Certification, required.
- Previous experience and/or training with crisis intervention.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Dedication to supporting patients in our communities.
- Core computer skills including ability to maintain electronic health record.
- Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Program
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- Pet insurance
