Nurse Practitioner
Bronxcare
Full Time | Bronxcare Concourse - Bronx, NY 10457
Overview
From treating illness to advising patient on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of services. The Nurse Practitioner’s focus is on health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its employees.
- Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the BronxCare Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service.
- Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections and injuries.
- Prescribe medications and other treatments.
- Manage patients’ overall care.
- Counsel patients
- Help patients learn how their actions affect their health and well-being.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, and licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in the state of New York
- Must pass pharmacology examination with a grade of 90%
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in a healthcare setting
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner
- Certification in field of specialty
- Certification by the NY State Department of Education with prescriptive privileges.
- Bachelor’s in Nursing
- Master’s
- Basic Computer knowledge
Counselor CASAC
VIP Community Services
Full Time | VIP Community Services - Bronx, NY 10460
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor provides the development and management of coordinated counseling services to ensure optimum services are provided to clients.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
· Provide clinical counseling services to assigned clients including initial assessment, treatment plan and discharge planning in accordance with departmental procedure and regulatory requirements.
· Participate in comprehensive interdisciplinary team treatment planning and activities as indicated or scheduled.
· Collaborate with other disciplines, and coworkers as needed in order to ensure client needs are met.
· Assist in the enforcement of program rules and regulations.
· Plan and manage the dissemination of program schedules and other information relative to events and activities.
· Monitor the collection of urine specimens and toxicology results.
· Manage telephone inquiries and provide program information, including information on alternative providers.
· Maintain up to date database of referral information and resources.
· Refer applicants to alternative services (e.g. Detoxification Units, Rehab Programs, etc.) as needed.
JOB COMPETENCY:
· Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or (CASAC-T)
. Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years related experience, or Associate degree with 2-4 years related experience.Certified Alcoholism
· Minimum of 1 year experience working with the substance abuse population.
· Minimum of 3 years experience working in the social services field.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
· Knowledge of computer programs.
· Excellent organizational skills.
· Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language preferred.
VIP Community Services provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
PM20
Salary Description
43K-50K
Social Worker
VIP Community Services
Full Time | VIP Community Services - Bronx, NY 10460
ORGANIZATION: VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency. Please visit www.vipservices.org to learn more.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director, the Clinical Social Worker will assist homeless women with a primary diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse to restore or enhance their capacity for social functioning, while creating societal conditions favorable to their goals. The Clinical Social Worker must be able to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of clients to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the client’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed. The must have knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for facilitating weekly mental health workshops and onsite support groups for clients.
Must have knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
Must have knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.
Must be able to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of clients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
Must have knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking.
Provides crisis intervention and stabilization as needed. May require some after hours and or weekend follow-up to emergency situations.
Maintains; reviews and signs off on all required documentation/reports and submits all in a timely manner.
Identifies program needs and makes recommendations.
Performs related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Prior experience in substance abuse/mental health setting preferred.
Must have MSW and 2 amount of years’ experience providing clinical services within a supervised setting. MSW candidate will be directly supervised by a Licensed Mental Health Professional
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred.
Computer Literate.
Director of Social Services
VIP Community Services
Full Time | VIP Community Services - Bronx, NY 10460
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Shelters, the Assistant Director is responsible for the operation for the daily oversight of the shelter program in accordance with approved policies, procedures and standards and the delivery of quality services to all clients on a 24-hour basis.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
· Provide assistance with the Management and Direction of Support and Human Services Operation.
· Assist with the development, interpretation, and implementation of the policies and procedures for all staff.
· Assist with the interviewing, hiring, supervision, scheduling, evaluation, and separation of human and support service staff.
· Assist the Director with oversight of charts and recording systems providing for proper service control and standards, including DHS and other regulatory agencies.
· Assist with the evaluation of all organization programs and staff.
· Promote client relations by assisting with receiving complaints and compliments, investigating, and resolving all complaints.
· Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and agency wide CQI committee and ensures CQI plan is implemented for the program.
· Assist with the process of accurate reporting to regulatory agencies and internal sources in accordance with regulations and indicated timeframes.
· Maintain statistical data to allow for efficient reporting including weekly census, monthly reports, Demographic reports, Exit reports, etc.
· Make recommendations to the Director on matters concerning the physical plant operations and resources.
· Assist the Director in preparing and monitoring budgetary controls and measures.
· Supervision of residential operations and case management team
· Responding to site safety concerns and requirements, including scheduling fire drills and addressing concerns with facilities management staff
· Ensure compliance with Dept of homeless services contract regulations
· Coordinating client compliance with rules and client responsibilities as indicated in DHS Client Code of Conduct
· Responsible for client case planning and overseeing housing goals
· Making appropriate referrals for client care
· Stressing housing-readiness during all client interactions
· Ensure accurate documentation of client case records
· Preparation of client responsibility forms for DHS review
· Daily review of client data in CARES system
· Facilitating weekly case reviews with clinical staff
· Preparation of demographic reports and updates regarding targeted client populations for DHS review
· Review of facility incidents and ensure appropriate follow-up
· On-going training of staff to ensure compliance with VIP, DHS, and OTDA policies and procedures
· Maintain standards of HIPAA compliance with all client communications
· Facilitating weekly community meetings with shelter residents
· Supervision of recreational activities offered to shelter residents
· Securing adequate staff coverage for all shifts
· Supervise food service compliance
· Responsible for all aspects of shelter operations in the absence of the shelter director.
· All other duties as assigned by the Director.
A. Maintain a Positive Image of the Organization in the Community the Organization Services and in State and National Organizations.
· Assist the Director in promoting good community relations through involvement in community affairs and establishment of community outreach programs.
B. Participate in Job Training and Education Programs, Meetings and Committees.
· Attend mandatory in-service annually.
· Chair and participate in various committees and meetings as requested.
· Attend seminars to further professional development.
· Maintain a high level of industry knowledge and keep the Agency aware of changes required/recommended in agency operations.
JOB COMPETENCY:
· Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field, MSW or other Master’s Degree a plus
· Minimum five years’ experience in supervision or management
· Minimum three years’ experience in a residential agency or DHS licensed facility.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Ability to interact effectively with all populations served.
· Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
· Knowledge of the principles and methods of quality management.
· Experience and knowledge of Windows computer systems and programs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SETTING:
· Must possess sight and digital senses or prosthetics that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.
· Works throughout the organization and the community at multiple sites.
· Requires schedule flexibility.
NOTE: This description reflects management’s assignment of the essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Tasks are subject to change at any time due to any reasonable but necessary conditions.
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Clinical Manager
Montefiore
Full Time | Montefiore Hutchinson - Bronx, NY 10461
Responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Manager will supervise a staff that include Staff Nurses, LPNs and PCTs and will serve as a role model in providing clinical support for medical health care services, participates in performance improvement, maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise.
Resolves operational issues and complaints to promote patient satisfaction.
We follow a Shared Services model, and successful candidate must be flexible to cover different practices based on operational need.
Requirements
Valid New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and registration.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or related field required.
Master of Science degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
Five years of work-related experience is required.
Outpatient experience is preferred.
Basic Life Support is required.