About NYC Health + Hospitals
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.
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.
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Job Description
- Completes psychosocial assessments of patients using approved instruments.
- Develops and implements treatment plan appropriate to patient’s needs based on the assessment
- Provides ongoing appropriate therapeutic intervention based on the identified goals and objectives of the treatment plan.
- Assists the patient to function within the physical and emotional limitations of their illness and treatment through the maximization of formal and informal supports and coping mechanisms.
- Explains to the patient/significant others any necessary information regarding treatment plan.
- Collaborate with team members in the planning and care of the patient.
- Provide patient with crisis counseling and advocacy, as required.
- Knowledgeable of departmental, facility, network, city, state, federal and JCAHO standards and regulations.
- Completes information about and acts as linkage to available community resources.
- Participates in the department’s Performance Improvement meetings and projects.
- Documents all interventions and continuing care plans in the patient’s medical record in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.
- Maintains and completes statistics and reports.
- Maintains a caseload as required.
- Maintains productivity expectations of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
For Assignment to Level II
1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or
2. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED
How To Apply
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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
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