Job Description

Job Description

Job ID#:

4507

Job Category:

School Based Health Services

Position Type:

Employee (Full Time)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a School Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LMHC) to work within our School-Based Health Division at Urban Health Plan. Our school health division spans across 12 locations, providing public school students with primary care, dental, and mental health services.

As the School Clinical Social Worker in this particular role- you will work in 2 Bronx-based campuses serving both Middle School and High School populations.

Within our school setting, you will provide support to students by way of behavioral health screenings, crisis intervention, and individual psychotherapy. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from Accredited Institution is required.
• NYS Licensed LMSW, LMHC is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing clinical therapy to school-aged populations and support services for their families 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to identify high-risk psychosocial factors in patients and families that impact health status.
• Established knowledge of clinical diagnoses and ability to diagnose and treat patients presenting with varied conditions.
• Understanding of psychosocial stressors in communities and school aged communities.

Key Duties:

• Provides bio-psychosocial assessments and clinical diagnostic assessments.
• Conducts individual psychotherapy and counseling services to children within public schools.
• Maintains skills and knowledge in clinical theory and practice to help patients overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and make 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 $72,000 per year; Maximum $80,000 per year. Contingent on years of experience practicing with license. 

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:

Onsite, Bronx, NY, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 12 month schedule

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 50 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.

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