Entry Level Caseworker

VNS Health

Bronx, New York, United States

Bronx, New York, United States

About

VNS Health Psychiatric Social Workers provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to New Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life and mental well-being. We deliver care wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients' homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children, to adolescents, to aging adults. As part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you'll have an opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional. As a Psychiatric Social Worker, you will develop exceptional diagnostic skills and use behavioral intervention techniques to de-escalate crisis situations. You will provide vital social services and connect clients to resources that help them remain safely in the community. Join us in building on our 130-year history and become a part of the Future of Care that is strengthening communities with high quality, integrated behavioral health programs. Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days
of paid time off
and 9 company
holidays Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched retirement saving
funds Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals
Delivers outreach services to mentally ill individuals in the community, providing in-home mental health intervention to those experiencing or at risk of psychosocial
difficulties Collaborates with another team member to perform psychosocial evaluations and assess mental health service needs of clients and their families through observation and
interviewing Creates and execute short-term service plans for clients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary
team Responds promptly to dispatch calls, traveling from the office to the clients' homes within two
hours Ensures seamless program operations as a vital liaison to community agencies and stepping in for the Program Coordinator as
needed Ensures uninterrupted comprehensive care from counseling and care management to long-term supplemental treatment referrals and
follow-up Encourages resistant clients to accept mental health services through interventions with clients and/or family members and friends concerned with the client's
welfare May provide clinical supervision for Mental Health Technician, graduate Social Worker students or junior staff Social Workers Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State Required as
determined
by operational/regional
needs Minimum of one year experience as a Social Worker in a health care setting
required
as
determined
by operational needs, bilingual skills may be
required
Must be able to walk up and down steps to access patient
residences Master's degree in social work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

Bronx, New York, United States

Languages

English

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