Job Description

Community Healthcare Network, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the underserved communities of Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Through the care we provide at our Health Centers and through our various programs, we touch the lives of 85,000 people annually.

We are seeking for a Full-Time Social Worker who will be responsible for the social assessment of all adolescent patients; for intervention on behalf of any other patient who requests or is referred for social services. Responsibility also includes the mutual development and implementation of a plan designed to strengthen the life skills of that individual.  

With emphasis on:

·        Decisions regarding family planning which best suit the patient’s own needs, desires and values in relation to their sexuality and their reproductive health;

·        Development of responsible sexual behavior which reduces the risks and incidences of STDs, HIV and unplanned pregnancy;

·        Development of life options for individuals through services directed at expansion of their opportunities;

·        Identification and education of abuse (child, domestic, sexual, substance) for the purpose of prevention and, when necessary, for protection with special attention paid to minors involved in sexual relationships with adults.

Social workers will be expected to participate in the on-going development of the Social Work Department through dialogue and through their assessments of the structural impact of service delivery.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

An additional expectation of social workers with advanced degrees (MSW, MS) may include:

· More in depth clinical practice

· Program development

· Supervisory responsibilities

· Management responsibilities

· Training assignments, field instruction.

This position offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically underserved communities throughout New York City. Community Healthcare Network is an anti-racist organization committed to recruiting a diverse workforce to reflect the community we serve. We encourage People of Color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Qualifications

WHAT WE LOOK FOR: 

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or
• B.A. Degree in Social Work with two (2) years of experience.
• Licensed Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW) is preferred. 
• Bilingual Spanish is a Huge PLUS.

Additional Information

What You Will Gain:

• Ability to be at forefront of integrated patient care.

• Supportive integrated team environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.