Clinical Social Worker

Reports to: Director of Programs

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, create treatment plan, and implementation of treatment plan to patients in Primary Care setting
• Complete charting in EMR and required paperwork in a timely manner
• Assist clients with any other needs, including entitlement assessment and advocacy in the field required.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team; attend team/clinic/Agency meetings
• Participate in the development/review of clinic mental health policies/procedures
• Practice within the scope of license, training and credentialing, and in accordance with current standards of care and quality criteria adopted by the clinic and the NYSDOH
• Actively participate in quality improvement program and program evaluation
• Participate in patient recruitment activities
• Maintain confidentiality of patient care and agency operations at all times
• Work with the support and administrative staff in a positive, constructive manner
• Produce reports on activities in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• License to practice mental health services in NYS is required. LCSW with R privilege is not required but preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required.
• Knowledgeable of MSM/LGBTQI issues required.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in multi-cultural setting required.
• Ability to work with Limited English Proficient populations and interpretation support required
• Familiarity with immigrants especially Asian & Pacific Islanders required.
• Proficiency in common office software (Word, Excel), and ability to enter data accurately required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening(s) and possibly some weekend required.
• Ability to take public transportation required.
• Being pleasant and personable over the phone as well as in person required.
• Ability to work well with staff and patients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a hierarchical organizational structure.
• Knowledge of AIRS and eClinicalWorks software is preferred.
• Fluency in one or more Asian language is preferred

*** Compensation is commensurate with experience

Please forward resume and cover letter including salary requirements to:
Mihaela Mihai, Clinic Manager-APICHA HIV Primary Care Clinic
400 Broadway, 4th floor, New York, NY 10013, * Email: Mmihai@apicha.org

APICHA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national origin, gender, gender expression, disability, marital status, sexual orientation.