Social Work - Social Worker
8 days ago
New York
Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a job in Bronx, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Social Worker, • Discipline: Social Work, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: Ongoing, • Employment Type: Staff City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Psych - Acute Clinical OPS Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: PER DIEM Scheduled Hours: Per Diem Scheduled Daily Hours: 1 HOUR Hourly Rate: $39.40 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Montefiore Medical Center is proud to announce the upcoming launch of a new acute inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing high-quality, short-term psychiatric care for children and adolescents. This specialized unit will enhance access to timely, developmentally appropriate mental health services, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment to support patients in crisis and help stabilize their condition. As part of our efforts to build a strong, multidisciplinary team, we are currently seeking a Social Worker. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Inpatient Social Worker provides a comprehensive range of direct and indirect services to patients and their families. All responsibilities are executed in alignment with Montefiore’s Mission and Values, as well as the standards set by the Department of Social Services and the ethical guidelines of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for all assigned patients, including history, strengths, risk factors, and social determinants of health., • Provide short-term therapeutic interventions including supportive counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, individual therapy, family therapy, and group treatment, • Participate actively in treatment planning with the interdisciplinary team, contributing clinical insights and advocating for patient needs., • Develop and implement individualized discharge plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team., • Coordinate referrals and linkages to community services including outpatient mental health providers, housing, substance use treatment, higher levels of care and social support services., • Communicate regularly with outside agencies and post-discharge providers to ensure continuity of care., • Performs and documents weekly assessments throughout patient's stay., • Serve as a liaison between the patient, family, treatment team, and external agencies., • Facilitate family meetings and treatment conferences as needed., • Collaborate with legal, protective, and government agencies in cases involving guardianship, child/adult protective services, or court-mandated treatment., • Participate in departmental meetings, case conferences, and ongoing professional development., • Adhere to ethical and professional standards in accordance with NASW guidelines and hospital policies. Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education required., • LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or limited permit required, • Understanding of developmental stages from infancy through elder years, family systems theory, and how various illnesses impact patient/family system Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Montefiore Medical Center Job ID #225186. Posted job title: SOCIAL WORKER About Montefiore Medical Center Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is one of nation's largest academic medical centers. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We are a growing organization and one of New York’s top employers. Join us as we further our reputation as a leader in clinical care, healthcare research, education and social commitment.
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