Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.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.
Work Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION:To provide telephonic follow up outreach to patients discharged from Inpatient Psychiatry.AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Patients discharged from the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Units.SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Makes calls to patients following discharge to determine if they have reached their discharge destination safely and have attended their scheduled aftercare appointment.2. Explore with the patient and/or family/significant others the barriers/resistances that are preventing the patient from adhering to the prescribed treatment. The Koskinas social worker will remain involved for 30 days following discharge to work with patients and their families to connect to treatment.2. Reschedules aftercare appointments if patient did not attend initial scheduled appointment.3. Provides concrete services as deemed necessary4. Maintains records and statistics.5. Meets with patients and staff when indicated.6. Completes data entry in EPIC Computer Program.7. Completes relevant reports.8. Attends Department of Psychiatry and Social Work meetings.9. Reports to Social Worker level V
Minimum QualificationsFor Assignment to Level II1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or2. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.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