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. We are seeking Bilingual (English/Spanish) professionals for full time opportunities within our Bronx-Based Health Centers. The full time Social Worker will service clients at our Boricua and Tres Puentes Community Health Centers. This is a hybrid role that will require this social worker to work at Boricua 3-days of the week, 1-day at Tres Puentes, and 1-day remotely from home.
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 required.
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
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