Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Urban Health Plan : Job Details

Position Summary:

We are seeking Clinical Social Workers (Bilingual English/Spanish) to join the team at Urban Health Plan. Our Clinical associates work in the capacity of psychotherapists, providing our patients with individual therapy. Opportunities are in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens to work in one of our specified divisions including:

• The Behavioral Health Services Division within our outpatient primary care health centers
• Vida Guidance Center, our Article-31 Clinic
• School-Based Health Programs

As a Clinical Social Worker at Urban Health Plan you will have an opportunity to work with children and/or adults and families and to promote the health and wellness of our patients through evidence-based clinical therapy. We are primarily seeking full time (40 regular hours) associates, however some part time options are available as well.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, strongly preferred
• Familiarity with evidence-based modalities.
• 2+ years of previous experience in a mental health clinic, hospital, behavioral health, or similar setting required.

Key Duties:

• Provides bio-psychosocial assessments and clinical diagnostic assessments.
• Conducts individual psychotherapy and counseling services to children and/or adults and families.
• Maintains skills and knowledge in clinical theory and practice to help patients overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and making changes.
• Provides counseling to family members to assist with understanding and supporting patients.
• Engages in crisis intervention when necessary and refers patients or family to community resources.
• Provides consultation to medical providers. Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs.
• Participates in clinical team meetings.

Starting Compensation:

Minimum $85,000 per year; Maximum $94,000 per year

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:

Onsite, Bronx, NY, 5 Shifts per week between Monday and Saturday operating hours including 8:00am-5:00 pm, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:

• 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 Program
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
• $50,000 term life Insurance

About Urban Health Plan:

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.