Description OVERVIEW : Do you have a personal mission to make an impact in an underserved community and improve access to quality primary care? Are you a patient advocate who is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing? Do you have the ability to listen and communicate with patients from a variety of backgrounds, social and family situations, helping them to face the challenges they have dealing with their illnesses? The Institute for Family Health may be a great fit for you! Join our team and work with an organization that supports a healthy work life balance while making a great impact on the lives of many we serve. Numerous opportunities for professional growth in developing new clinical skills, clinical research, education, training and advocacy for social justice in health care. SUMMARY : Provides clinical social work services to all age patients / families in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic Assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, case Management and mental health consultation. The social worker will report to the Regional Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the Organization REQUIREMENTS : Performs clinical / technical / service / administrative tasks and participates in departmental and regional meetings as well as in the preparation and updating of policy and procedure manuals. Provides direct social work services, which include crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling in collaboration with other members of an interdisciplinary team and completion of relevant documents, psychosocial evaluations or service planed case management services. Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient’s health problems Utilizes Phq9 in the assessment of patients, following agency guidelines for patients care with depression. Assures social services compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable) and OMH Provides referrals for long-term counseling and for other necessary services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, legal services, housing assistance). Coordinates child abuse reporting with Vice President for Psychosocial Services and Regional Director Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS : Master in Social Work from accredited University Experience in working with a diverse populations i.e., HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children adolescents, etc Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for medical and mental health conditions. Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team and have strong communication skills Good knowledge of psychopharmacology Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions; Technical knowledge of medical social work and relevant community resources, ability to develop linkage with community organizations, as well as excellent communication and human relation skill Healthcare and mental health experience preferred Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred NYS License or license pending The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff. Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life. Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members. Time-Off Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement. Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options. Life Insurance An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents. Short & Long-Term Disability Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury. Flexible Spending Accounts Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year. Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. JOB SUMMARY : Develops and maintains an environment which supports service excellence behaviors. Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and / or employees by being aware of the safety and health policies of the hospital and adhering to and enhancing these policies via the identification / reporting / correcting of unsafe conditions. Complies with established department / hospital policies, rules and regulations. The Social Worker will assess the patient’s psychosocial problems and needs within 72 hours of admission and ongoing thereafter. In collaboration with the patient, family / significant other and other members of the treatment team, the Social Worker will develop an initial and ongoing plan for treatment and aftercare that is based upon the identified, prioritized psychosocial problems. The Social Worker carries out the plan for treatment and aftercare as designed, evaluates the patient’s responses to the planned interventions, and makes decisions regarding continuation or revision of the treatment plan in coordination with the treatment team The Social Worker maintains the ability to interact with clients, families and co-workers for the purpose of fostering a therapeutic relationship with patients. The Social Worker documents all phases of the treatment process in the medical record within appropriate time frames. The Social Worker is clinically and administratively responsible to the Director of Mental Health Services The Social Worker maintains accountability for clinical competency, professional growth and development and the professional ethics of clinical practice. The Social Worker demonstrates the competencies necessary to provide services to the psychiatric patient. The Social Worker is responsible for maintaining the appropriate documentation for the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Hold’s a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school. Licensure / Registration / Certification : Hold’s a license as a Certified Social Worker from the state of New York. Work Experience : Related experience in health / human services field strongly preferred. Location : Carmel-PHC 670 Stoneleigh Avenue Work Type : Full-Time Standard Hours : 37.50 FTE : 1.000000 Work Schedule : DAY 7.5 Work Shift : Monday to Friday 8am to 4 : 30pm Org Unit : 937 Department : Behavioral Health NMH Exempt : Yes Grade : S10 Salary Range : $31.2500 - $58.0500 Hourly EOE, including disability / vets. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Social Worker I position is to be skilled in interventions for the support and / or resolution of patient and family crises as well as advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events. The role includes other functions such as discharge planning. The position functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and services to patients from newborn to elderly and understands the life cycle changes consistent with each age and their families related to their health care and general well-being. Qualifications Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a professional school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and two (2) years of post MSW experience in a medical setting preferred. Must be Licensed as an LSW Licensed Social Worker or LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure by the State of New Jersey. Discharge planning experience in an acute care setting highly desirable. Monday through Friday position; occasionally may be required to follow a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Alaris Health at Kearny, a 120 bed-skilled nursing Center in Kearny, New Jersey, seeks a social worker to plan and implement social service programs in the Center and coordinate discharge planning. Additional responsibilities include : planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program that offers counseling and other support services for residents and their families evaluating and being keenly aware of residents’ medical-related social needs and then formulating the appropriate plan for treatment that fits into their total care plan coordinating and implementing family meetings for residents and creating a forum for ongoing discussions between residents, their families / responsible parties and the treatment team maintaining residents’ rights at all times while liaising between all parties involved coordinating discharge planning and assisting in the creation of an organized discharge plan for all residents and above all, ensuring that residents and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights JOB REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work or human services (knowledge of family assessment and interventions is preferred) Certifications required by New Jersey state regulations Excellent command of the English language (written, read and spoken), excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of all governmental regulations relating to the social services department Ability to work independently, problem solve and makes decisions as necessary Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public

About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits / Perks : Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days / Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Overview The Social Worker provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, attendance outreach, and workshops to young adults and assists in implementing other aspects of the program. He / she also Engages in extensive, collaborative work with Department of Education (DOE) teachers and administrators. Reports To : Program Director, Stevenson High School YABC Location : 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473 Hours : 35 Hours / Week; September to June Monday -Thursday 12 : 30pm-8 : 30pm & Friday 8am-4pm July to August 8am to 4pm Salary : Social Worker - MSW - $55,000 to $62,000 Social Worker - LMSW - $58,000 to $69,227 Major Duties : Provide counseling, assessment, case management, academic planning, and attendance outreach for up to 40 or more students. Provide Post-secondary support to our YABC students, such as college and or career planning Develop group workshops that support and enhance students’ skill development and help build on youth competencies and reachable goals. Perform family interventions to support family engagement and participation in the school community and the lives of their youth. Develop and maintain a resource directory for student referrals Refer youth and families to appropriate resources both within the Good Shepherd Program Network and other community organizations as appropriate. In conjunction with GSS team and school, develop special in-school activities and events. Participate in staff / team meetings. Provide crisis intervention as needed. Coordinate with other Good Shepherd Services team members and maintain a collaborative relationship with DOE staff. Generate data required for statistical reporting and ensure that appropriate paperwork / database entry is completed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications : MSW Required Bilingual English / Spanish preferred. Experience and demonstrated skill in working with youth and families required. Prior experience in a school setting preferred. Ability to implement best practices to achieve desirable outcomes. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and / or youth development perspective. Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.