NYC Health Hospitals
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.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The major role of the Social Worker/Child Crisis Specialist within the Department of Psychiatry is to function as a member of the PES team responsible for the assessment and determination of the level of services needed by the child/family and following through with referrals for those services. This responsibility may include any, but is not limited to any of the following:
Area of Responsibilities • Conducts an initial psychiatric screening/mental status exam to determine the need for and level of intensity of services and formulates a plan of care. • Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary Child Psychiatry Department Team • Facilitates transitions from higher intensity ER services to clinic services to assure continuity of care and reduce need for re-hospitalization or future ER visits • May facility coordination of care by seeing patients identified by Peds ED in the ED area to arrange for follow up care either in Child Crisis, Child Psych or in the Community • Works with Family to identify available resources and supports • Educates family and patient about the child's illness/behavioral challenges and makes treatment recommendations and facilitates linkages to a broad range of mental health, community and school-based services • Provides follow up with treatment providers and patient's family with regard to adherence to Team's recommendations • Works with child and family on initial contact to engage them while providing initial therapeutic interventions to motivate and encourage engagement in aftercare/ongoing treatment • Will assist in data collection and the maintaining and reporting of information on the patient/families seen and outreach, contacts and referrals made.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED, and two (2) years of supervisory experience, as described above.
Department Preferences
Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work Licensed (LCSW) by the NYS Department of Educational Experience Required: at least 1 year working with children/adolescents in the mental health field Bilingual Spanish Preferred
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Human Resources Department 234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street), 2nd Floor, Annex Bronx, NY 10451 Attn: Recruitment Unit
NYC 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
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.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The major role of the Social Worker/Child Crisis Specialist within the Department of Psychiatry is to function as a member of the PES team responsible for the assessment and determination of the level of services needed by the child/family and following through with referrals for those services. This responsibility may include any, but is not limited to any of the following:
Area of Responsibilities • Conducts an initial psychiatric screening/mental status exam to determine the need for and level of intensity of services and formulates a plan of care. • Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary Child Psychiatry Department Team • Facilitates transitions from higher intensity ER services to clinic services to assure continuity of care and reduce need for re-hospitalization or future ER visits • May facility coordination of care by seeing patients identified by Peds ED in the ED area to arrange for follow up care either in Child Crisis, Child Psych or in the Community • Works with Family to identify available resources and supports • Educates family and patient about the child's illness/behavioral challenges and makes treatment recommendations and facilitates linkages to a broad range of mental health, community and school-based services • Provides follow up with treatment providers and patient's family with regard to adherence to Team's recommendations • Works with child and family on initial contact to engage them while providing initial therapeutic interventions to motivate and encourage engagement in aftercare/ongoing treatment • Will assist in data collection and the maintaining and reporting of information on the patient/families seen and outreach, contacts and referrals made.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED, and two (2) years of supervisory experience, as described above.
Department Preferences
Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work Licensed (LCSW) by the NYS Department of Educational Experience Required: at least 1 year working with children/adolescents in the mental health field Bilingual Spanish Preferred
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Human Resources Department 234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street), 2nd Floor, Annex Bronx, NY 10451 Attn: Recruitment Unit
NYC 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