Job Description
- Master's Degree in Social Worker and NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- 1-2 years of related experience in clinic-based setting.
- Team-work driven approach and exemplary communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and the clinical prowess to address complex needs.
- Empathy, kindness, and patience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Responsible for the overall Behavioral Health Department-Adult/Child Services operations including registration, patient flow, discharge, appointments, and referrals. This includes both Adult Medicine and Walk- in Clinics.
- Supervises the front office and support staff responsible for the following functions: receptionist, appointment scheduling and outreach efforts.
- Provides professional development to front desk staff to strengthen and reinforce operational skills and patient satisfaction.
- Assures appropriate departmental staffing and coverage at all times.
- Works closely with the nursing department to oversee the functioning of the Medical Assistant(s) within the department; assures daily logs, prior authorizations and documentation are completed in a timely manner.
- Performs and oversees payroll/timesheet approval functions for all Behavioral Health Associates.
- Conducts on-boarding training and new departmental orientation for all new Behavioral Health providers/associates.
- Facilitates and oversees the referral process of the new patients including the coordination of referring patients to higher level of care to Mental Health Clinics.
- Responsible for day-to-day coordination and management of the Behavioral Health Department and its associates; monitors providers' template, scheduling and assures coverage of Behavioral Health providers and student Interns.
- Collects statistical data regarding the practice volume and can offer explanations for increases or decreases in volume. Takes actions to increase volume under the supervision of the Department Head.
- Manages human resources activities of the department in regard to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, professional development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.
- Provides individual, group and family therapy in accordance with patient's needs.
- Works closely with Behavioral Health Managers and Supervisors to ensure clinical documentation is completed by all Social Workers in a timely matter and is in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations; participates in ongoing quality improvement efforts and peer review.
- Able to provide clinical supervision and/or clinical support in the event the Child/Adult supervisor is not available; this includes Crisis Intervention.
- Serves as a liaison and works closely with other health center departments. In addition, collaborates with all directors, managers and/or supervisors located throughout the organization, especially in School Health and the Article 31 setting to assure consistency with Behavioral Health processes and clinical documentation.
- Coordinates with the Social Service Dept. during crisis events to support the crisis response.
- Works closely with the Director(s) to create needed infrastructure that continues to promote team-based care and fosters medical integration to ensure continuity of care amongst providers.
- Executes tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the targets and goals.
- Participates in departmental meetings and ENSJ coordinator/team meetings, daily huddles, and work in collaboration with Associate VP/Senior Administrator, Administrator of ENSJ Simpson and Administrator for Southern Boulevard Pavilion.
- Organizes and/or participates in outreach activities that may include developing communications, training, and planning/promoting events.
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Programs
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
- $50,000 term life Insurance