Social Worker (FGP) - Manhattan, Medicine-Pulmy+CCM WTC
About The Position
The New York University Grossman School of Medicine World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence (NYUGSOM WTCHP CCE) is one of seven centers established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 to care for 9/11 first responders. We are seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver evidence-based care to members of the WTC Health Program. The clinician will provide services to adult 9/11 rescue and recovery workers, participate in their annual medical monitoring exams, coordinate social work services, and perform related duties as part of a collaborative care team.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (LMSW)
- Strong working knowledge of clinical social work practice, relevant medical and/or legal issues that impact patient care, and medical center resources to access and provide for patient care needs
- Experience in community health outreach
- Excellent Oral and Written Communications Skills
- Able to Work Independently
- License Master Social Worker
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with the WTC responder population
- Clinical experience in health psychology
- Social work in a health care setting
- Experience with unions or community-based campaigns
- Familiarity with occupational health/or public health programs
Responsibilities
- Formulates, develops, and implements a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work treatments and interventions. Documents assessment, plan, interactions, and interventions according to departmental and institutional guidelines and standards
- Administering semi-structured clinical interviews for diagnostic and research purposes
- Administering program questionnaires to participants in the various components of program
- Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with program guidelines
- Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan
- Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols
- Crisis intervention and follow-ups
- Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources and social work services
- Providing program benefits education, application, VCF and other public assistance benefits
- Patient Care Coordination and case management
- Assist with Member Services, including addressing any member complaints and resolving issues
- Utilized SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) model to support WTC Responders
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resource groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
