VNS Health Jobs (10)

Overview

Provides physical therapy to VNS Home Care patients through comprehensive assessment. Develops and implements a plan of care consistent with the Agency's goals and Rehabilitation department policies and procedures.

Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessment of patients by determining patient needs, develops courses of action including treatment plan and outcomes and implements the home physical therapy care plan.
• Maintains patient records by completing all required VNS Health documentation and ensuring compliance to Agency standards and policies.
• Monitors patient progress through assessment of care provided, including need for revision to treatment plan, outcomes and discharge plan as appropriate.
• Counsels caregivers and family by providing education and consultation for related patent care issues, including referrals within and outside of VNS Health as necessary
• Assists patients with therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying body sizes and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, instructing, demonstrating and verifying capabilities of family members and / or paraprofessionals.

Ability to use and assist patient with use durable medical equipment as a component of the plan of care, including but not limited to wheelchairs, patient transfer lifts, ambulatory devices, slings, splints, orthoses, prostheses, and exercise / strengthening equipment.

Travels to patients’ homes and / or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single / multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.

using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient.

• Transports and utilizes required technology devices (tablet), infection control materials and supplies using VNS Health designated / supplied carrying case (backpack) weighing approximately 15 20 lbs to and from patient homes / care facilities, VNS Health offices and therapists’ home.
• Provides care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and standards, including professional practice standards of care, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, twisting, reaching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care.
• Evaluates the need for equipment by analyzing client requirements, identifying devices needed, ordering equipment and instructing patient / caregivers / family in its safe use.
• Manages assigned caseload; provides physical therapy services to patients as per plan of care.
• Assess cases for appropriateness of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) services. Makes recommendation if appropriate.
• Participates in VNS Health meetings including but not limited to, interdisciplinary team meetings, inservices and training programs, rehab services meetings and caseload reviews.
• Serves as Coordinator of Care (COC) on selected cases, which meet criteria for PT only cases.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

New York State License and current registration in Physical Therapy required

Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational / regional needs.

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from a program approved by the New York State Department of Education required

Work Experience :

Minimum of one year physical therapy experience or successful completion of the probationary period as a VNSNY Rehab Intern preferred

Basic PC skills preferred

Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Pay Range per Visit :

If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows : $70- $75 per visit.

Responsibilities

Provides direct psychosocial services to mentally ill adults and / or children in the community who are experiencing psychiatric and / or psychosocial difficulties.

Utilizes the Needs Adapted Treatment model of care. Applies psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of professional services to participants and their families of choice.

Assists in the overall functioning of the Parachute Program. Works under general supervision. Licensure : Valid driver's NY State license may be required, as determined by operational / regional needs.

Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State required. Education : Master's degree in Social Work required.

Completed Needs Adapted Treatment Model (NATM) training or must complete within the first nine months of employment. Experience : Minimum of one year as a social service provider with clients in a mental health setting required.

Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Overview

Provides direct social work services including assessment and treatment planning, supportive counseling and supportive therapy, advocacy and psychoeducation, and linkage to community agencies and services, as required.

Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs social work assessments of patients / families; opens cases as appropriate.
• Develops treatment plan and goals for patients / families as appropriate.
• Provides supportive counseling and / or supportive therapy as well as ongoing social work services. Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required.
• Provides assistance in obtaining community services to patients, families and other caregivers.
• Provides psycho education and advocacy for patients and families.
• Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources.
• Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Home Care policy.
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Home Care goals.
• Acts as liaison with other community agencies.
• Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid NYS ID or NYS driver’s license may be required as determined by operational needs.

Education :

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related degree required

Work Experience :

Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required

Overview

Provides occupational therapy services to VNS Home Care patients through comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of a plan of care consistent with the Agency mission and the Rehabilitation policies and procedures.

Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessment of patient’s needs, developing treatment plan and outcomes; and implements the home occupational therapy care plan.
• Maintains, documents and updates patient’s records through timely completion of all required documentation, ensuring compliance with department, Agency and Regulatory requirements and policies.
• Monitors patient’s progress through assessment of care provided; revises treatment plan, outcomes and discharge plan as appropriate.
• Travels to patient’s homes and / or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single / multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.

using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient.

Assists patients with therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying body sizes and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, instructing, demonstrating and verifying capabilities of family members and / or paraprofessionals.

Ability to use and assist patient with use durable medical equipment as a component of the plan of care, including but not limited to wheelchairs, patient transfer lifts, ambulatory devices, slings, splints, orthoses, prostheses, and exercise / strengthening equipment.

• Provides care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and standards, including professional practice standards of care, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, twisting, reaching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care.
• Transports and utilizes required technology devices (tablet), infection control materials and supplies using VNS Health designated / supplied carrying case (backpack) weighing approximately 15 20 lbs to and from patient homes / care facilities, VNS Health offices and therapists’ home.
• Counsels and acts as a resource expert to patient / caregivers / family by providing education and consultation for related patient care issues, including referrals within and outside of VNS Health as necessary.
• Evaluates the need for equipment by assessing patient’s requirements, identifies needed devices such as durable medical equipment (DME), orders equipment and instructs patient / caregivers / family members in its safe use.
• Manages assigned caseload, providing occupational therapy services to patients as per plan of care.
• Assess cases for appropriateness of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services. Makes recommendation if appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth through attendance / participation in conferences, training and continued education.
• Participates in VNS Health meetings, including but not limited to, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-services and training programs, rehab services meetings and caseload reviews.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

Current license and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York required

Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational / regional needs.

Education :

Work Experience :

Minimum of one year experience as an Occupational Therapist or successful completion of the probationary period as a VNSNY Rehab Intern preferred

Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Basic PC skills preferred

Pay Range per Visit :

If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows : $70- $75 per visit.

Overview

Provides high quality comprehensive nursing care to meet the needs of the patient / client and manages / coordinates the delivery of cost effective multidisciplinary health care services for a caseload of patients / clients consistent with VNS Health philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice.

Works under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

For those seeking more information and joining our organization, the assigned Talent Acquisition Specialist, Cristian is encouraging you to reach out directly by email Cristian.

[email protected]

This Role is Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of $12,000.

What We Offer :

Benefits at a Glance :

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter "TRIP" Benefit
• Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Retirement Saving Plan, CARE Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Fitness Discounts, Employee Discounts
• Credit Union
• And much more

In this Role you'll :

• Assess needs of the clients to develop a plan of care
• Case Management within a Point System
• Understanding and implementing proper protocols to determine billing source for patient / client care.
• Consult with Management on complex / unique cases
• Provide a plan of care with support of the Clinical / Medical / appropriate
• multidisciplinary members to ensure the services follow the plan of care by assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision to meet needs of the clients / patients / .
• Monitor / Assess patients / clients' condition, effects of the care plan,
• Oversees / supervises the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals.
• Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the patient’s safe discharge from service.
• Ensures that physician’s orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to VNS Health and
• regulatory requirements.
• Communicates and consults with patient’s MD with all manners when needed, manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Documents content and process of all services provided in internal system properly.
• Transport / utilize medical equipment to and from clients / patients' home / facilities. Travel to patient / clients' homes and / or other facilities.
• Perform other related duties and participates in special project, as assigned.

Qualifications

• NYS RN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum of One-Three (1-3) year demonstrated experience as an RN (medical / surgical environment preferably).
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician’s instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card, may be required as determined by operational / regional needs.

Overview

VNSNY is seeking a talented Master's Level Social Service Degree individual to provide direct clinical services including assessment and treatment planning, supportive counseling and supportive therapy, advocacy and psychoeducation, and linkage to community agencies and services.

Responsibilities

• You will provide coordination of services between the varying providers for clients / members with complex psychiatric, substance use, and / or co-morbid medical conditions.
• Ensures access and linkage to the full array of necessary physical and behavioral health services and other community-based services to address social determinants of health.

Works under general supervision.

Licensure :

• License and current registration to practice as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Family Therapist or other related license in the State of New York required.

Education :

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy or related degree required.
• Experience :
• Minimum of two years of mental health work experience providing direct services to clients / members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and / or chronic medical conditions required.

Qualifications

• Effective oral / written / interpersonal communication skills required.
• Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs.
• Basic computer skills required.

Overview

Provides direct social work services including assessment and treatment planning, supportive counseling and supportive therapy, advocacy and psychoeducation, and linkage to community agencies and services, as required.

Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs social work assessments of patients / families; opens cases as appropriate.
• Develops treatment plan and goals for patients / families as appropriate.
• Provides supportive counseling and / or supportive therapy as well as ongoing social work services. Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required.
• Provides assistance in obtaining community services to patients, families and other caregivers.
• Provides psycho education and advocacy for patients and families.
• Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources.
• Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Home Care policy.
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Home Care goals.
• Acts as liaison with other community agencies.
• Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid NYS ID or NYS driver’s license may be required as determined by operational needs.

Education :

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related degree required.

Work Experience :

• Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required.

Overview

Provides occupational therapy services to VNS Home Care patients through comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of a plan of care consistent with the Agency mission and the Rehabilitation policies and procedures.

Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessment of patient’s needs, developing treatment plan and outcomes; and implements the home occupational therapy care plan.
• Maintains, documents and updates patient’s records through timely completion of all required documentation, ensuring compliance with department, Agency and Regulatory requirements and policies.
• Travels to patient’s homes and / or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single / multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.

using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient.

Assists patients with therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying body sizes and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, instructing, demonstrating and verifying capabilities of family members and / or paraprofessionals.

Ability to use and assist patient with use durable medical equipment as a component of the plan of care, including but not limited to wheelchairs, patient transfer lifts, ambulatory devices, slings, splints, orthoses, prostheses, and exercise / strengthening equipment.

• Provides care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and standards, including professional practice standards of care, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, twisting, reaching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care.
• Transports and utilizes required technology devices (tablet), infection control materials and supplies using VNS Health designated / supplied carrying case (backpack) weighing approximately 15 20 lbs to and from patient homes / care facilities, VNS Health offices and therapists’ home.
• Counsels and acts as a resource expert to patient / caregivers / family by providing education and consultation for related patient care issues, including referrals within and outside of VNS Health as necessary.
• Evaluates the need for equipment by assessing patient’s requirements, identifies needed devices such as durable medical equipment (DME), orders equipment and instructs patient / caregivers / family members in its safe use.
• Manages assigned caseload, providing occupational therapy services to patients as per plan of care.
• Assess cases for appropriateness of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services. Makes recommendation if appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth through attendance / participation in conferences, training and continued education.
• Participates in VNS Health meetings, including but not limited to, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-services and training programs, rehab services meetings and caseload reviews.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

Current license and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York required

Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational / regional needs.

Education :

Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a program approved by the New York Department of Education OR - Graduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy from a college or university whose program is registered by the State education department or accredited by a national accreditation agency required

Work Experience :

Minimum of one year experience as an Occupational Therapist or successful completion of the probationary period as a VNSNY Rehab Intern preferred

Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Basic PC skills preferred

Pay Range per Visit :

If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows : $70- $75 per visit.

Responsibilities

Provides direct psychosocial services to mentally ill adults and / or children in the community who are experiencing psychiatric and / or psychosocial difficulties.

Utilizes the Needs Adapted Treatment model of care. Applies psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of professional services to participants and their families of choice.

Assists in the overall functioning of the Parachute Program. Works under general supervision. Licensure : Valid driver's NY State license may be required, as determined by operational / regional needs.

Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State required. Education : Master's degree in Social Work required.

Completed Needs Adapted Treatment Model (NATM) training or must complete within the first nine months of employment. Experience : Minimum of one year as a social service provider with clients in a mental health setting required.

Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Overview

Provides direct psychosocial services to mentally ill patients in the community who are experiencing psychosocial difficulties.

Provides linkage, coordination with, referral to and follow-up with appropriate ongoing service providers. Provides information and consultation to other community agencies and other disciplines, including other services of the Agency.

Assists in the overall functioning of the Program. Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for screening telephone referrals.
• Performs psychosocial evaluation and assessment of mental health service needs of identified patients and their families through professional knowledge, skills of observation and interviewing.
• Develops and implements short-term service plans for patients, in conjunction with other members of the Program.
• Provides counseling, care management and appropriate referrals for long term and supplemental treatment.
• Prepares case histories and prepares and maintains case records, in accordance with the Program record-keeping mechanism.
• Encourages resistant clients to accept mental health services through interventions with clients and / or family members and friends concerned with the client's welfare.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences of the Program.
• Provides referral and provision of information to appropriate long-term mental health services and social services and social services providers, or long-term residential facilities.
• Coordinates and follows up on linkages made between clients and other service agencies and mental health providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Liaison with, and consultation to, community agencies.
• Provides outreach services as part of the Program to mentally ill individuals in the community who are experiencing, or are at risk of, psychosocial difficulties and require mental health intervention in their home.
• Serves as resource person to the program and other components of the Agency, when requested, pertaining to psychiatric nursing.
• Participates with the team and other appropriate Agency staff in the development and implementation of an in-service training component.
• Assists and collaborates with the Program Coordinator in the overall functioning of the service.
• Assumes Program Coordinator's functions in his / her absence, as requested.
• Participates in community programs and education, as requested.
• Contributes to the formulation of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals, as required.
• May provide clinical supervision for Mental Health Technician, graduate Social Worker students or junior staff Social Workers.
• Monitors mental status of Senior Citizens accepted to the program.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State Required

As determined by operational / regional needs, valid drivers license may be Required

Education :

Master's Degree In Social Work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept.

and who is certified or licensed by the Education Dept to practice Social Work in New York State Required

Work Experience :

Minimum of one year experience as a Social Worker in a health care setting Required

As determined by operational needs, bilingual skills may be Required