Associate Director, Social Work

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M (Monday-Friday) Weekends as Needed

Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensure (LMSW or LCSW) issued by The New York State Education Department (NYSED); and,
2. Six (6) years of experience in Clinical Social Work, of which three (3) years are in a health care or medical care setting including psychiatric and medical social work, and three (3) years in a supervisory, consultative and administrative capacity in a organization adhering to acceptable standards with knowledge of administration, with administrative and managerial skills and abilities; or,
3. A satisfactory completion of training and experience. However, all applicants/incumbents must possess licensure as described in (1) above at the time of appointment; and,
4. Demonstrated ability to function productively and cooperatively with Director of Social Work, Medical Staff, and Administrative Staff and to supervise effectively.

Benefits

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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