Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Perform all duties in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and behavioral expectations of NYC Health + Hospitals
Conducts daily home visits (ACT staff are granted privileges to drive HHC vehicle), and/or telehealth as per protocols, participate in intake screenings to enroll new clients into program, participate in family sessions, visit client at the hospital, coordinate care with outside agencies, as needed; may co-lead groups, facilitate social activities for clients as needed.
Development of psychosocial assessments and social work goals through history obtained from patients, family members/significant others and other sources to whom patient is known
Provision of supportive counseling and psycho-education for patients, family members/significant others.
Advocates for patients, family members, significant others with community resources, i.e. benefit and entitlement programs.
Member of interdisciplinary team(s) responsible for the formulation of treatment plans during the course of treatment and discharge plans for returning/maintaining patients to community living.
Leader/Co-leader of patient group therapy meetings and/or community meetings.
Provision of appropriate care services for patients, i.e. housing, residential/outpatient treatment services, special needs, i.e. homecare services, etc.
Coordinates activities performed by the Caseworker who assists the Social Worker with provision of services to patients, family members/significant others, if applicable.
Provide most of the treatment in the community, or where the client may prefer.
Conducts AOT reporting weekly and service verification each month and as needed for AOT cases assigned.
Completes initial and update assessments in CAIRS reporting when due for assigned clients.
Demonstrates core competencies in designed areas of practice, including the Assertive Community Treatment Core processes, integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment, supported employment, family psycho-education and wellness self-management.
The Vocational Specialist is responsible for completing Initial Vocational Assessment and every 6 months updates.
The Vocational Specialist is responsible for providing vocational counseling and employment search assistance; to assist client with identifying interests and skills.
The Vocational Specialist is responsible to assist clients with job coaching and social skills training and to develop and strengthen relationships with employers and other vocational support agencies.
The Vocational Specialist is responsible for assisting clients identify and pursue vocational recovery-oriented goals and to educate potential employees, if allowed by the client, about mental illness.
Other responsibilities pertinent to treatment and team functionality, including QI Projects to be developed and completed, as clinically indicated and assigned by Team Leader

Knowledge of human growth and development and an interest in working with the mentally ill population. A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work School. Must be licensed (LMSW) or (LCSW).

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs