Licensed Clinical Social Worker (BILINGUAL)

UNION OVERVIEW: Union Community Health Center (UNION), operating continuously as a health careprovider in the Bronx since 1909, is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)in NYS, with a proven record of accomplishment of providing a full range of quality primarycare and dental services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors of underserved, high-needcommunities throughout the Bronx. UNION’s mission is to provide comprehensive, culturallycompetent primary and preventive health care services to improve the health status and decreasehealth disparities of the medically underserved populations in the Bronx, providing services to allregardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or the ability to pay. UNION continues to impact more residents each year with five clinic locations and two Mobile Units (medical and dental). UNION serves over 30,000 underserved residents of the Bronx provides over 180,000 patient care visits annually. UNION is an impressive model of aholistic and integrated approach to patient care that unifies primary care, behavioral health, anddental care providers, creating one team, designing and delivering care for each patient. Additionally, UNION provides specialty services, needed and otherwise difficult for Medicaidpatients to access, including physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, cardiology, behavioral health and psychiatric services among many others. BEHAVIORAL HEALTHUNION has a vested interest and is committed to addressing the behavioral health needsof our patients and the community. Our team was one of the first to incorporate an integrated(primary care/behavioral health) model of care required in today’s complex world. This model ofcare is a holistic approach, which includes dedicated and experienced behavioral healthclinicians and medical providers designing, and delivering care as one unified team for eachpatient. This collaboration between these disciplines helps engender the specific aim ofincreasing access to care, reducing morbidity of both mental and physical disorders. UNION’sBehavioral Health team teaches and encourages self-management behaviors using evidenced-based practices to decrease symptoms and enhance patients’ quality of life. Services areavailable for patients ages 5 and older with an array of therapeutic modalities. In 2024 UNIONwill be expanding behavioral health services at additional locations and incorporating newtreatment modalities to address the complex needs of the community UNION serves.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: LCSW/LMSW will be part of a team focused on integrating behavioral health treatmentinto primary care by working directly with nursing, primary care physicians andbehavioral health staff treating depression and anxiety in an outpatient collaborative caremodel. Conduct initial screening, evaluation and diagnosing underlying mental illness. Provide short-term psychotherapeutic methods to children ages 5 and above, adolescents, adults, families and couples with familiarity using supportive therapy, motivationalinterviewing, PST, CBT.Participate in daily huddles in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics. Attend behavioral health team rounds, weekly group supervision and present complexand new cases. Clinical supervision is provided

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Social Work Licensure required Valid NY Stated LMSW/LCSWExperience working in primary care setting preferred Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal English/ Spanish fluency is required Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues.

Position Type: Full-time, Part-time and Per diem

Starting Compensation: $73K-$94K based on years of experience Apply today!

Company Description: Since 1909, Union Community Health Center has been a cornerstone of the Bronx, serving all those in need of healthcare. Once a large community hospital, the Union of today is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing health care services from five locations throughout the Bronx.

Company Description: Since 1909, Union Community Health Center has been a cornerstone of the Bronx, serving all those in need of healthcare. Once a large community hospital, the Union of today is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing health care services from five locations throughout the Bronx.