Social Worker Outpatient Behavioral Health Enhanced Treatment and Recovery Program

Overview

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program.

The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker - Outpatient Behavioral Health - Enhanced Treatment and Recovery Program.

The Social Worker is assigned to see patients and provide a wide-array of clinical services including individual, group, family psychotherapy and case management both onsite as well as remotely from home or a designated location.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area.
• Performs thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients at intake and/or during the course of treatment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill required to provide accurate assessments and diagnosis.
• Performs thorough treatment and crisis intervention.
• Involves family and or/significant others when indicated in order to provide comprehensive care.
• Requests consultation when necessary from treatment team psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
• Reports child abuse/neglect when indicated.
• Maintains productivity level.
• Able to provide case management (assess and refer clients to educational vocational housing services other resources and support systems) when indicated.
• Monitors patient appropriately commensurate with the level of risk.
• Completes all documentation in compliance with clinic hospital and regulatory agency standards (i.e., Safe Act reporting completion of progress notes).
• Develops initial and treatment plan reviews two weeks before due date and involves clients in the individualized treatment-planning process.
• Responds in a timely manner with the supervisor’s recommendations stated on the weekly chart review tools in order to correct identified deficiencies related to OMH and JCAHO compliance standards.
• Seeks out supervisor for assistance on difficult clinical situations when necessary and as appropriate.
• Attends professional conferences and trainings to enhance clinical skills.
• Is able to identify risk factors for suicide/ violence and responds appropriately.
• Performs Suicide/Violence Risk Assessments and Safety Plans monthly or as needed in accordance with clinic policy.
• Provides outreach and engagement on a timely basis and commensurate to level of risk.
• Reports incidents and serious events to a supervisor or administration in a timely manner.
• Provides a prompt response to both email and in-person requests from supervisors administrative leadership and the Quality Assurance Team.
• Demonstrates interest and a positive response to feedback in areas related to improvement in job duties.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organizational skills to manage scheduling prioritizing responsibilities and preparing for deadlines.

• Master’s degree in social work
• Licensed Social Worker NYS (LMSW or LCSW)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.
• At least one year of experience working in an outpatient behavioral health setting is highly recommended.