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Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Responsible for the integration of behavioral health into primary care with the specific aim of increasing access to care, reducing morbidity of both mental and physical disorders, and strengthening the treatment of mental health disorders in primary care.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • LCSW will be part of a team focused on integrating behavioral health treatment into primary care.
  • Work directly with nursing, primary care physicians and behavioral health staff treating depression and anxiety in an outpatient collaborative care model.
  • 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, motivational interviewing, PST, CBT.
  • Employ crisis intervention and serve as a consultant to primary care physicians and nursing staff.
  • Participate in daily huddles in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics.
  • Attend behavioral health team rounds, weekly group supervision and present complex and new cases.
  • Document in EMR in a timely manner.
  • Maintain daily tracking log and submit on a monthly basis.
  • Promote awareness of behavioral health through outreach.
  • Adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics.
  • Adhere to center policies, treating patients, visitors, and co-workers in a professional manner, exercising courtesy and tact. Effectively communicate with patients and others about UCHC services in their area of expertise or responsibility and ensure that concerns, questions or issue reach the right person (s) in UCHC in a timely fashion.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work
  • Licensure required Valid NY Stated LCSW
  • Experience 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.

Department: Behavioral Health
Position type: Full Time

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Mildred Casiano, LCSW-R, M.P.H
Director of Behavioral Health
Union Community Health Center
[email protected]

Bilingual LCSW with substance abuse background/ and or CASAC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) and or CASAC with a background in substance abuse, to provide a bridge for chronic opioid users in primary care to behavioral health and treatment programs as needed.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • LCSW will assure primary care physicians identifies patients that have been high utilizers of opioid drugs for chronic non-cancer pain.
  • Patients identified by primary care physicians will then be referred to the specialized LCSW for evaluation to remove any bias.
  • LCSW will evaluate and screen patients utilizing DAST-10 evidence based screening tool to assess risk level.
  • LCSW will counsel and refer patients to specialty treatment services as needed.
  • After counseling, if patient declines referral he/she will be referred back to primary care physician by LCSW.
  • LCSW will verify that the patient understands the referral process.
  • LCSW will monitor patient for a maximum of 3 visits until referral is secured.
  • Work directly with nursing, primary care physicians and behavioral health staff
  • Conduct initial screening, evaluation and diagnosing underlying mental illness.
  • Employ crisis intervention and serve as a consultant to primary care physicians and nursing staff.
  • Participate in daily huddles in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics.
  • Attend behavioral health team rounds, weekly group supervision and present complex and new cases.
  • Document in EMR in a timely manner.
  • Maintain daily tracking log and submit on a monthly basis.
  • Promote awareness of behavioral health through outreach.
  • Adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics.
  • Adhere to center policies, treating patients, visitors, and co-workers in a professional manner, exercising courtesy and tact. Effectively communicate with patients and others about UCHC services in their area of expertise or responsibility and ensure that concerns, questions or issue reach the right person (s) in UCHC in a timely fashion.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work
  • Licensure required Valid NY Stated LCSW
  • Substance Abuse background and or CASAC
  • Experience 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.

Department: Behavioral Health
Position type: Full Time

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Mildred Casiano, LCSW-R, M.P.H
Director of Behavioral Health
Union Community Health Center
[email protected]

Optometric Assistant | Tech

Union Community Health Center, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, in New York State, with six location in Bronx NY, is seeking a dentist with community dental health interest to head up a new mobile dental unit outreach program. 

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Principal mission:

Grounded in the belief that understanding and addressing the specific cultural, social and economic conditions that affect patient health is at the core of community wellness, Union Community Health Center (UCHC) stands firmly on its mission to provide cost-effective, innovative, and quality outcome-oriented health care services.

Operating uninterrupted for over 100 years, UCHC has emerged as one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in New York State. With 6 sites located throughout the Bronx and a mobile health center, UCHC reaches far into the community, addressing social determinants of health and improving the overall wellness and quality of life of those we serve.

Principal duties & responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the

  • Perform pre-exam testing to include (but not be limited to) visual acuity assessment, including pinhole, corrected and uncorrected, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry (eye pressure check), assess the anatomical angles of the eyes (will be trained), pupillary dilation and all other patient services as requested by the optometrist.  These may include but not be limited to special tests such as color vision screening and stereopsis.
  • Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, ophthalmic photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
  • Complete requests for copies of eyeglasses prescriptions, patient educational materials. Conduct inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals, instruments and other materials needed for patient care. Check expiration dates of pharmaceuticals and sterile supplies. Assist in patient referrals to outside providers and with pre-authorization requests for medications.
  • Assist with any basic maintenance of clinical equipment (eg bulbs replacement). Have foreign body/epilation removal tools sterilized when needed by the dental service. Ensure exam lanes are properly shut down, with equipment covered.
  • Follow safety procedures as per guidelines.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • One year of ophthalmic experience is desirable and or experience in the medical field (will train upon hiring)
  • Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, professional appearance, initiative and flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Must comply by state/national guideline to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Salary commensurate with experience and education.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send Cover Letter and CV to:
Dr. Renee Yearwood
Union Community Health Center
260 East 188th Street Bronx, New York 10458
718-618-8111 fax
[email protected]

Patient Access Representative

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Patient Access Representative

  • Greets patients and their caregivers and records pertinent information into a computer database
  • Records insurance information and obtains pre-approval for treatment if needed
  • Relays information between patients and other staff members, and provides them with updates as needed
  • Prioritizes the order of care so that the most critical patients are seen first
  • Keeps paper and electronic medical records, and updates these records as needed
  • Provides information to insurance companies in order to assist with billing
  • Assists patients during checkout, and ensures they have post-treatment instructions and follow-up if required
  • Schedule/Refers individuals to internal and outside specialty clinics
  • Calculates and collect payment information, accepts funds, and credits accounts accordingly
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Listens well and devotes full attention to patients and medical professionals alike
  • Must have computer knowledge, Excel, Word, etc….
  • Is compassionate and caring, as the job involves dealing with people who are injured or sick
  • Has the ability to remain calm, even under the most stressful of situations
  • Communicates well, both orally and in writing
  • Is able to switch priorities based upon patient need
  • Possesses a basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures
  • Is able to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA)
  • Has a professional appearance and demeanor in order to make others feel more at ease
  • Must be bilingual – English and Spanish

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Vincenzo Ferraro, VP of Operations
[email protected]

Driver (Part time)

The Driver must have a valid state driver license (professional driving experience preferred), a High School Diploma or equivalent, a clean driving record, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and must be attuned to cultural differences existing in our diverse patient and staff population.

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Union Community Health Center, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in New York State, with six locations throughout the Bronx, NY, is seeking a part time driver for the UNION shuttle service.

PRINCIPAL MISSION:

Grounded in the belief that understanding and addressing the specific cultural, social and economic conditions that affect patient health is at the core of community wellness, Union Community Health Center (UCHC) stands firmly on its mission to provide cost-effective, innovative, and quality outcome-oriented health care services.
Operating uninterrupted for over 100 years, UCHC has emerged as one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in New York State. With 6 sites located throughout the Bronx and a mobile health center, UCHC reaches far into the community, addressing social determinants of health and improving the overall wellness and quality of life of those we serve.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Driver must have a valid state driver license (professional driving experience preferred), a High School Diploma or equivalent, a clean driving record, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and must be attuned to cultural differences existing in our diverse patient and staff population. Additionally, full COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) and proof are required.

Duties of the Driver will include, but are not limited to:

  • Following a schedule to operate the morning and afternoon shuttle to transport staff
  • Maintaining the welfare and safety of the passengers and the shuttle van
  • Maintaining the interior and exterior of the vehicle to ensure cleanliness
  • Following the appropriate schedule for routine maintenance and cleaning

Salary commensurate with experience

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send CV to:

Jade Bedell, DrPH, MHA
Special Projects Coordinator
Union Community Health Center
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (718) 618-8279
Fax: (718) 618-8111

Staff Physical Therapist

A licensed physical therapist with the knowledge and skills required for physical therapy evaluations, program planning and implementation of treatment programs according to physician’s prescription as permitted by theNew York State Licensing Board and in accordance with the Code of Ethics of theAmerican Physical Therapy Association.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform and document a concise initial exam, evaluate data to identify problems and determine a rehab diagnosis prior to intervention according to patient’s diagnosis and dysfunction.  Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional test/capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency and record data.
  • Develop treatment plans, including long and short term goals, and methods to achieve identified goals. Identify and document anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
  • Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent patient dysfunction. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained or poor patient compliance and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals.
  • Coordinate treatment plan with patient, family and/or primary caretaker, and other rehab team
  • Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using exercise equipment, moist packs, cold laser, biofeedback and ultrasound.
  • Administer therapeutic exercises and manual therapy to help relieve pain, increase patient’s strength, and decrease or prevent physical dysfunction in a safe and effective manner. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures and appropriate home programs to maintain/enhance patient’s performance in their own environment. Properly document exercise program provided and a follow with the programs.
  • Review physician’s referral and patient’s medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
  • Evaluate need for splints, ambulation devices and/or adaptive equipment as indicated.  Recommends or issues equipment necessary to promote patient’s functional independence
  • Supervise physical therapist assistants, aides, students and volunteers. Teach physical therapy students as well as other health professions.
  • Implement plan directly or supervise treatment by a physical therapist assistant.
  • Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits and reasonable alternatives.
  • Complete all required documentation for departmental purposes in a timely manner.
  • Direct and supervise supportive personnel, assessing their competence, delegating specific tasks to them and establishing channels of communication.
  • Maintains daily caseload of ascribed number of patients.
  • Maintains department facilities and equipment according to environmental safety and infection control guidelines as set forth by the UCHC and Department of Health.
  • Attend continuing education conferences related to designated job rotation and departmental needs. Demonstrate clinical competence and provide guidance to staff therapists in development of treatment plan and fabrication of splints.  Contributes to the development of new specialty program; provides in-service on therapy courses, related articles, and case studies.  Attends all staff in-services and meetings.
  • Performs all other duties as directed by supervisor(s) / director.
  • Organizes/manages time and work schedule effectively and efficiently and maintain departmental productivity standard.
  • Abides by the professional standards set forth by the New York State Board ofProfessional Services, JCAHO, APTA and other accrediting agencies.

Daily Tasks:

  • Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, and patients
  • Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Provide information to supervisors, co-workers thru e-mail or in person on things which require necessary attention.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervise physical therapist assistants, aides, students and volunteers. Teach physical therapy students as well as other health professions.
  • Implement plan directly or supervise treatment by a physical therapist assistant.

Qualifications:

  • Education and/or experience required: A Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor, Masters or Doctor in Physical Therapy) is required.
  • License(s) Required:  New York State license and current registration.
  • Experience/Skills Required: 
  1. One year experience in physical therapy outpatient setting.
  2. Must have experience in evaluating and treating patient in one of thespecialty area such pediatric, pelvic floor dysfunction (men and women),headache, vestibular, early mobilization, and lymphedema.
  3. Ability to grow and manage a specialty program.
  4. Excellent communication skills to develop and foster patient andreferring physician relationships.
  5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team.
  6. High energy and ability to take initiative.
  7. Desire and self-reliance to implement a shared mission statement of apatient centered PT practice
  8. Administer therapeutic exercises and manual therapy to help relievepain, increase patient’s strength, and decrease or prevent physical dysfunctionin a safe and effective manner
  9. Provide therapy in accordance with evidence based management.
  10. Keep up- to-date technically, and with new treatment rehab tools withability to apply new knowledge safely and effectively.
  11. Ability to perform thorough evaluation and provide appropriatetreatment one of the specialty area such pediatric, vestibular, lymphedema,pelvic floor dysfunction (men and women), headache, early mobilization and anyother specialty program.
  12. Proficient in the use of computer for basic entry of scheduling andplanning information.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter and resume to:

Josephine S. Dolera, PT, DPT
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Union Community Health Center
4487 3rd Ave -7th Floor
Bronx, NY 10457
Email : [email protected]

Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Union Community Health Center (UNION) is one of the largest FQHC’s in New York State, serving approximately 38,000 patients from six locations in the central Bronx. The service area is comprised of over 600,000 individuals whose majority of incomes are at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

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PRINCIPAL MISSION:

Our team is responsible for the integration of behavioral health into primary care with the specific aim of increasing access to care, reducing morbidity of both mental and physical disorders, and strengthening the treatment of mental health disorders in primary care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • LMSW/LCSW will be part of a team focused on integrating behavioral health treatment into primary care.
  • Work directly with nursing, primary care physicians and behavioral health staff treating depression and anxiety in an outpatient collaborative care model.
  • 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, motivational interviewing, PST, CBT.
  • Employ crisis intervention and serve as a consultant to primary care physicians and nursing staff.
  • Participate in daily huddles in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics.
  • Attend behavioral health team rounds, weekly group supervision and present complex and new cases.
  • Document in EMR in a timely manner.
  • Maintain daily tracking log and submit on a monthly basis.
  • Promote awareness of behavioral health through outreach.
  • Adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics.
  • Adhere to center policies, treating patients, visitors, and co-workers in a professional manner, exercising courtesy and tact. Effectively communicate with patients and others about UCHC services in their area of expertise or responsibility and ensure that concerns, questions or issue reach the right person (s) in UCHC in a timely fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work
  • Licensure required Valid NY State LMSW/ LCSW
  • Experience working in primary care setting preferred
  • Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
  • English fluency/Spanish preferred but no required
  • Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues.

Department: Behavioral Health

Position type: Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Mildred Casiano, LCSW-R, MPH
Director of Behavioral Health
Union Community Health Center
260 East 188th Street
Bronx, New York 10458
718-960-3425
718-960-3949 fax
[email protected]

Bilingual LCSW with substance abuse background

Union Community Health Center (UNION) is one of the largest FQHC’s in New York State, serving approximately 38,000 patients from six locations in the central Bronx. The service area is comprised of over 600,000 individuals whose majority of incomes are at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The service area has a large undocumented immigration population, living with high rates of asthma, diabetes and hypertension. HIV/AIDS, individuals and families affected by substance abuse, mental illness and other health conditions known to be associated with low socioeconomic/educational status and restricted access to care are represented in rates higher than national benchmarks. The Robert Wood Johnson Health Foundation has rated Bronx County the worst of 62 counties for Health outcomes. The opioid epidemic also is most noted here within this medically vulnerable population.

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PRINCIPAL MISSION:

UNION proposes to hire a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) and or CASAC with a background in substance abuse, to provide a bridge for chronic opioid users in primary care to behavioral health and treatment programs as needed. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • LCSW will assure primary care physicians identifies patients that have been high utilizers of opioid drugs for chronic non-cancer pain.
  • Patients identified by primary care physicians will then be referred to the specialized LCSW for evaluation to remove any bias.
  • LCSW will evaluate and screen patients utilizing DAST-10 evidence based screening tool to assess risk level.
  • LCSW will counsel and refer patients to specialty treatment services as needed.
  • After counseling, if patient declines referral he/she will be referred back to primary care physician by LCSW.
  • LCSW will verify that the patient understands the referral process.
  • LCSW will monitor patient for a maximum of 3 visits until referral is secured.
  • Work directly with nursing, primary care physicians and behavioral health staff
  • Conduct initial screening, evaluation and diagnosing underlying mental illness.
  • Employ crisis intervention and serve as a consultant to primary care physicians and nursing staff.
  • Participate in daily huddles in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics.
  • Attend behavioral health team rounds, weekly group supervision and present complex and new cases.
  • Document in EMR in a timely manner.
  • Maintain daily tracking log and submit on a monthly basis.
  • Promote awareness of behavioral health through outreach.
  • Adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics.
  • Adhere to center policies, treating patients, visitors, and co-workers in a professional manner, exercising courtesy and tact. Effectively communicate with patients and others about UCHC services in their area of expertise or responsibility and ensure that concerns, questions or issue reach the right person (s) in UCHC in a timely fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work
  • Licensure required Valid NY Stated LCSW
  • Substance Abuse background
  • Experience working in primary care setting preferred
  • Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
  • English fluency/Spanish preferred but no required
  • Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues.

Department: Behavioral Health
Position type: Full Time

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email cover letter and resume to:
Mildred Casiano, LCSW-R, M.P.H
Director of Behavioral Health
Union Community Health Center
260 East 188th Street
Bronx, New York 10458
718-960-3425
718-960-3949 fax
[email protected]

Administrative Intern

Union Community Health Center, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, in New York State, with six location in Bronx NY, is seeking a dentist with community dental health interest to head up a new mobile dental unit outreach program.

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PRINCIPAL MISSION:

The Administrative Intern supports the mission of Union Community Health Center by exhibiting the following behaviors; excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to organizational goals, and accountability.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the CEO, COO, CFO, or their designees, conducts special projects related to Strategic planning, General operations, Financial management, Public Relations & Marketing, and/or new program development.

Promote a safe, cooperative and professional health care environment to ensure optimum patient care (as per HR Policy 113c).

Adheres to all health center policies, procedures, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, absenteeism, ETIME, cellular telephone usage, dress code and rules of conduct.

Makes Customer Service a priority, treating customers (patients, visitors, and co-workers) in a professional manner exercising courtesy and tact. Effectively communicates with patients and others about UCHC services in their area(s) of expertise or responsibility and ensures that concerns, questions or issues reach the right person(s) in UCHC in a timely fashion.

Conducts internal and external research in support of project initiative.

Interacts with clinical, management, and financial personnel in support of project.

Maintains data related to project in an organized and confidential manner.

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Meets regularly with designated Supervisor to obtain direction and report progress.

Performs project related administrative tasks as assigned.-

  • Responsible for confirming the scheduled appointments for patients with their UNION’s primary/specialty care providers a day/24 -48 hrs prior to scheduled patient appointment. 
  • Reschedule appointments for patient that could not keep their scheduled upcoming appointments
  • Schedule the appointments for patients who have missed medically necessary visits or schedule appointments for x-rays, lab visits, vaccinations, etc. as assigned
  • Follow up and schedule the follow up appointments as per assigned departments.
  • Assist with the referral process as per UNION polices and procedure
  • Interacts with patients by answering questions, providing information in professional manner
  • Communicates all add-ons, and cancellations, to team leader daily
  • Able to cover Medical Reception/Call Center desk as needed

Prepares final summary of assigned project.

Presents final project findings/product to Supervisor and related parties.

Complies with all HIPPA requirements in completion of assignments.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Education Required – High School Diploma and above
  2. License(s) Required – NONE
  3. Experience/Skills Required :
    1. Must speak fluent Spanish and English and be available to.
    2. Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
    3. Must be proficient with Microsoft office software.
    4. Must be detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills.
    5. Must have the Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
    6. Ability to work on-site, in person and independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
    7. Must have letter of recommendation from active faculty member at school of attendance.

The internship is flexible.  Selected candidates may choose to work 3 day per week for a minimum of 5 hours daily or full-time, 5 days per week for 7.5 hours daily.  Hourly rate: $15.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send CV to:
Vincenzo Ferraro, Assistant Vice-President of Operations
Union Community Health Center
260 East 188th Street Bronx, New York 10458
[email protected]

Occupational Therapist

Our outstanding occupational and physical therapist have been spearheading one of many subspecialty area of physical rehabilitation. Our scope and programs is one of the most diverse and comprehensive in the Bronx and includes: Hand therapy, Lymphedema, Pelvic Rehab, Pediatric, Orthopedic, Vestibular rehab, and a unique Wheelchair Program. Some innovative technologies within our program include: AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, EMSELLA, and M6 MLS Laser therapy

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UNION OVERVIEW

Union Community Health Center (UNION), operating continuously as a health care provider 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 primary care and dental services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors of underserved, high-need communities throughout the Bronx. UNION’s mission is to provide comprehensive, culturally competent primary and preventive health care services to improve the health status and decrease health disparities of the medically underserved populations in the Bronx, providing services to all regardless 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 a holistic and integrated approach to patient care that unifies primary care, behavioral health, and dental care providers, creating one team, designing and delivering care for each patient. Additionally, UNION provides specialty services, needed and otherwise difficult for Medicaid patients to access, including physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, cardiology, behavioral health and psychiatric services among many others.

REHABILITATION SERVICES

UNION has a vested interest and is committed to addressing the healthcare inequality to underserved population and to provide patient-centered, holistic approach, quality care and individualized exercise program to maximize patient functional independence at our state of the art facility. UNION stands on its mission to provide the community with informed, innovative, and outcome-oriented health care services and offers a unique wide range of sub specialties and represent an unprecedented practice. Our vigorous array of physical rehab services allows patients to access all related services at a UNION location, efficiently and conveniently. UNION invests heavily in continuing staff education and training.  Doing so maintains the skills of our experienced therapists in order to connect patients with the right therapist in order to deliver the kind of effective customized program our patient deserves.

Our outstanding occupational and physical therapist have been spearheading one of many subspecialty area of physical rehabilitation. Our scope and programs is one of the most diverse and comprehensive in the Bronx and includes: Hand therapy, Lymphedema, Pelvic Rehab, Pediatric, Orthopedic, Vestibular rehab, and a unique Wheelchair Program. Some innovative technologies within our program include: AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, EMSELLA, and M6 MLS Laser therapy

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluate and test patient’s physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals.
  • Assist  to meet  patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plan in consultation with physicians or by prescription. Coordinate treatment plan with patient, family and/or primary caretaker, and rehab team.
  • Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust disabilities by implementing programs involving practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
  • Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/ or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow up programs.
  • Evaluates need for and fabricates splints and/or adaptive equipment as indicated.  Recommends or issues equipment necessary to promote patient’s functional independence.
  • Clinical supervision is provided as necessary

Qualifications:

  1. Education Required:  Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  2. License(s) Required:  New York State license and current registration.
  3. Experience/Skills Required: 
  4. Must have experience in evaluating and treating patient in one of the specialty area such pediatric, hand therapy, early mobilization, and lymphedema.
  5. Ability to grow and manage a specialty program.
  6. Excellent communication skills to develop and foster patient and referring physician relationships.
  7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team.
  8. High energy and ability to take initiative.
  9. Desire and self-reliance to implement a shared mission statement of a patient centered OT practice.
  10. Minimum two years qualified and professionally responsible experience.  The number of years’ experience does not necessarily qualify for this position.  It is the quality of that experience that will determine an appropriate candidate.  This person should be a skilled practitioner who has demonstrated ability for administration, teaching and working with others.  Specifically: experience in inpatient facilities, displaying the ability to work independently and perform comprehensive evaluation and treatment; experience in out-patient facilities with an emphasis on manual therapy, pediatric, lymphedema and wound care; has supervised all levels of students during field work; has good to excellent supervisory skills.

TO APPLY send CV to:

Josephine Dolera, DPT

Director of Rehabilitation Services

[email protected]

JOIN US AT UNION and continue our mission of Caring for the Bronx!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed Masters Social Worker (BILINGUAL)

UNION has a vested interest and is committed to addressing the behavioral health needs of 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 of care is a holistic approach, which includes dedicated and experienced behavioral health clinicians and medical providers designing, and delivering care as one unified team for each patient.  This collaboration between these disciplines helps engender the specific aim of increasing access to care, reducing morbidity of both mental and physical disorders. UNION’s Behavioral Health team teaches and encourages self-management behaviors using evidenced-based practices to decrease symptoms and enhance patients’ quality of life.  Services are available for patients ages 5 and older with an array of therapeutic modalities. In 2024 UNION will be expanding behavioral health services at additional locations and incorporating new treatment modalities to address the complex needs of the community UNION serves.  

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UNION OVERVIEW

Union Community Health Center (UNION), operating continuously as a health care provider 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 primary care and dental services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors of underserved, high-need communities throughout the Bronx. UNION’s mission is to provide comprehensive, culturally competent primary and preventive health care services to improve the health status and decrease health disparities of the medically underserved populations in the Bronx, providing services to all regardless 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 a holistic and integrated approach to patient care that unifies primary care, behavioral health, and dental care providers, creating one team, designing and delivering care for each patient. Additionally, UNION provides specialty services, needed and otherwise difficult for Medicaid patients to access, including physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, cardiology, behavioral health and psychiatric services among many others.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

UNION has a vested interest and is committed to addressing the behavioral health needs of 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 of care is a holistic approach, which includes dedicated and experienced behavioral health clinicians and medical providers designing, and delivering care as one unified team for each patient.  This collaboration between these disciplines helps engender the specific aim of increasing access to care, reducing morbidity of both mental and physical disorders. UNION’s Behavioral Health team teaches and encourages self-management behaviors using evidenced-based practices to decrease symptoms and enhance patients’ quality of life.  Services are available for patients ages 5 and older with an array of therapeutic modalities. In 2024 UNION will be expanding behavioral health services at additional locations and incorporating new treatment 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 treatment into primary care by working directly with nursing, primary care physicians and behavioral health staff treating depression and anxiety in an outpatient collaborative care model.
  • 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, motivational interviewing, PST, CBT.
  • Participate in daily huddles in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics.
  • Attend behavioral health team rounds, weekly group supervision and present complex and new cases.
  • Clinical supervision is provided

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work
  • Licensure required Valid NY Stated LMSW/LCSW
  • Experience 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

TO APPLY send CV to:

Mildred Casiano, LCSW-R, M.P.H

Director of Behavioral Health

[email protected]

JOIN US AT UNION and continue our mission of Caring for the Bronx!