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New York, NY - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

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Updated New York State Education Department/Office of the Professions Licensure Requirements:
According to the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions/State Board Office for Social Work and Mental Health Practitioners as defined in Articles 153 154 and 163 of the Education Law effective June 24 2022 an individual must be:

1) Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and/or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to practice social work as operated by the Department of Mental Hygiene agencies. For additional information please review 7704 Requirements for a license under NYS Social Work: Laws Rules & Regulations: Article 154 (nysed.gov); or

2) Authorized through a limited permit valid for a period of not more than twelve months who has met all requirements for licensure as a licensed master social worker or a licensed clinical social worker except those relating to the examination and provided that the individual is under the general supervision of a licensed master social worker or a licensed clinical social worker as determined by the department. For additional information please review 7705: Limited permits under NYS Social Work: Laws Rules & Regulations: Article 154 (nysed.gov)
Please review for the latest information concerning the expiration of the Exemption law.

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) has the mission Promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. To achieve this 8 sexual health clinics provides direct clinical services to people seeking sexual health care and services to sex partners. The BPHC operates 8 Sexual Health Clinics throughout New York City (NYC). The Bureau of PHC is seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker. They will report directly to the Supervisor Social Worker and provide highly important behavioral health interventions to the most vulnerable patients seen at the Public Health Clinics.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Provide social work services in accordance with assessed needs.
Conduct individual treatment sessions for patients with personal or environmental barriers which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from HIV prevention or medical care.
Provide individual counseling crisis counseling extended interventions (up to 12 sessions) as well as concrete social services to patients at assigned STD clinic sites.
Conduct screenings and brief interventions for alcohol and substance use/misuse/disorders and mental health disorders; assess readiness of patients to enroll in program.
Deliver health promotion and psychoeducation to patients enrolled in program.
Provide off site referrals to appropriate community agencies.
Participate as a team member in conferences with other health care professionals and communicate the social emotional and environmental barriers which may affect patients ability to respond/enroll in care.
Document program requirements milestones and progress in electronic medical record.

Preferred Skills:

Bilingual candidate preferred (amended)

Why you should work for us:

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information please visit the U.S. Department of EducatPreions website ()
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa taxdeferred savings program and
oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition antitobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV/AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact SyeEun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or.


Qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work as evidenced by a masters degree or certificate and four years of fulltime paid experience in public health medical or psychiatric social work at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory administrative or consultative capacity.
Within 18 months of the date of appointment all candidates will be required to obtain a certificate as Certified Social Worker (CSW) issued by the New York State Department of Education.


Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Fulltime

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