LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Ref:
311318
- Type:
Direct Hire
- Location:
Queens, NY
- Industry:
Healthcare
- Job Level:
Experienced Non-Manager
- Pay:
$90,000.00 - 90,000.00
Opportunity Description
The position is responsible for performing Mental Health for patients to ascertain their diagnoses. Providing care to a diverse and underserved population in an outpatient setting.
Company Information
Our client is a federally qualified healthcare center that provides primary and specialty healthcare.
Job Duties
- Performs Mental Health Assessments for patients to ascertain their diagnoses and establish treatment plans Provides individual and group counseling and psychotherapy
- Provides crisis intervention and/or counseling to diffuse conflicts among patients
- Completes medical forms and documentation related to patient care including any necessary to facilitate transfer, and if indicated, referrals to outside programs or psychiatric clinics
- Makes and/or tracks all referrals to other mental health agencies and providers
- Works collaboratively with specialists for consultation and referral purposes
- Works with others on the intake team to help determine whether or not a patient would be best helped by the facility or another agency.
- Meets with other clinical staff to review cases
- Maintains confidential case files, including documenting requests for confidential information
- Follows the clinical chart review policies and procedures
- Works in a team environment
- Provides workshops for families on communication and other family-related issues
- Coordinates emergency responses, including a team to minimize patient's danger to self and others, direct discussion with EMS/FDNY regarding patient's condition, referral to psychiatric or medical emergency departments and follow-up while patient is in the emergency department or upon release
- Maintains ultimate responsibility for directing the course of the patient's mental health care and treatment plan within the scope of his/her expertise
- Encourages health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance
- Provides patient advocacy, as appropriate for the site
- Participates in case-conference and case management activities
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited program.
Experience & Skills Required
- Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferable.
- Familiarity with word processing and other computer applications.
- Demographic, Registration, Appointment/Scheduling, Scanning, Triage, PMH/Vitals, Orders, Immunizations/PPD, Progress Note, Reporting, Labs, Medical Summary, Telephone Encounters.
Certifications
Unrestricted New York State Clinical Social Worker license.
Languages
Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are preferred but not required.
Benefits
Our client offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and retirement plan.
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