Psychiatric Social Health Technician - NYC Health + Hospitals : Job Details

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Under direct supervision of a Professional Nurse or other assigned professional staff member performs therapeutic and related mental health service activity, maintains direct

contact with people who have social and emotional problems and handicaps, and interests with clients in daily living activities, and insures a properly maintained physical, social and

clinical environment including home visits and evaluation of patient needs makes patient referrals and works with families on related social, economic, and health problems.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Observe the patient s physical condition, mental state, and social behavior and report to the team leader or Nurse-in-charge and provide individual nursing care for patients who are acutely ill, either physically or emotionally.

2. Participate in planning and implementing an orientation program for new patients. Gathers information for intake, social histories, referrals, and related purposes which would augment the understanding of cases.

3. Participates in planning and implementing daily living activities on the ward for patients and contributes to the development of a therapeutic ward environment.

4. Assists in planning and implementing therapeutic activities with groups of hospitalized psychiatric patients and encourages client involvement in various individual and group activities as part of planned treatment programs.

5. Reports observations pertaining to patient s behavior, physical condition, and activities at scheduled interdisciplinary conferences and submits appropriate reports.

6. Participate with appropriate member of the psychiatric team in implementing aftercare for patients being discharged from the psychiatric service.

7. Refers and accompanies patients to community agencies and facilities offering support and guidance, as necessary.

8. Make home visits to families of patients to encourage family participation in the treatment plan evaluate the physical and social environment and report the home situation of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications

1. One year of satisfactory experience as described in Examples of Typical Tasks in a hospital, health care, or medical facility; or

2. One year of satisfactory experience in providing non-professional nursing or medical support services in a hospital, health care, or medical facility and satisfactory completion of prescribed courses in an approved training program in mental health or social health care. Also, the following:

3. Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and coworkers.

4. Good knowledge of methods and procedures used in applying appropriate treatment.

5. Ability to effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs for Eligible Employees

Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts

College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

Multiple employee discount programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: