MSW Social Worker (Healthy Beginnings Program Social Worker)

Urban Health Plan•Bronx, NY

11d•$60,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Summary: The Healthy Beginnings Program Social Worker (MSW) provides psycho-social screening, depression screening/rescreening, assessment, counseling, referrals and case consultation for enrolled patients. They prepare reports ahead of team meetings and assist in the preparation of the agenda for prioritized case discussions. Interfaces with team members both internally and externally as permitted by HIPAA to coordinate services and escalate cases to Coordinator, Provider or Licensed Social Worker based on emerging risk factors. Participates in home or hospital visits occasionally as needed. Provides psychoeducation to enrolled patients in groups, and for events such as baby showers, arts events, mommy and me classes, healthy weight post pregnancy, stress reduction, healthy cooking classes, etc. Participates in the collection of program data for evaluation. This role is hybrid with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. About Urban Health Plan: At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work is required.
Bilingual Spanish/English is required.
1-2 years of experiences with social support services.
Excellent interpersonal skills including over the phone, in person, and e-mails.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Data-Driven software programs, electronic records, etc. are essential.
Thrives in fieldwork driven role with comfortability with facilitating home visits for the program.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting maternal/child health is a plus!

Responsibilities

Provides psycho-social screening, depression screening/rescreening, assessment, counseling, referrals and case consultation for enrolled patients.
Prepare reports ahead of team meetings and assist in the preparation of the agenda for prioritized case discussions.
Interfaces with team members both internally and externally as permitted by HIPAA to coordinate services.
Escalate cases to Coordinator, Provider or Licensed Social Worker based on emerging risk factors.
Conducts patient listening sessions as assigned.
Integrate and coordinate complimentary services for enrolled patients receiving social work services including but not limited to Nurse Family Partnership, UHP's MICHC and PICHC programs, WIC, etc.
Participate in home or hospital visits occasionally as needed.
Provide psychoeducation to enrolled patients in groups, and for events such as baby showers, arts events, mommy and me classes, healthy weight post pregnancy, stress reduction, healthy cooking classes, etc.
Participate in the collection of program data for evaluation.
Complete documentation in the medical record, as required.

Benefits

Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
Entertainment Discount Programs
Employee Assistant Programs
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
$50,000 term life Insurance