Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

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Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses supervisory or administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment as follows:

1. For activities of professional and non-professional staff in delivering a health therapy program and support services including physical, occupational, inhalation specialties, radiological, laboratory, emergency, ambulatory care services, medical utilization review and quality assurance.

2. Coordinates rehabilitation services, as indicated so as to integrate these programs with other health care setting programs to maximize patient treatment and recovery. Coordinates, supervises and monitors medical utilization review and/or quality assurance programs for health care settings.

3. For planning, controlling, coordinating administrative and office operations and interpreting compliance with predetermined standards for quality care in a variety of organizational settings and modalities in the delivery of business, office and management support systems. Integrates, coordinates these programs, operations, functions and services with other health care settings and Central Office departments to optimal levels of performance in the administration and supervision of such functional activities.

Assignment Level A

Typical Tasks:

Under general supervision with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs some of the following functions:

• Consults with medical and professional staff of other departments and staff from associated health care fields to plan and coordinate joint patient and management objectives. Acts as a liaison between the Department of Medical Services and other administrative divisions.
• Provides administrative supervision for a program of comprehensive health service of professional and non-professional staff involving therapists, counselors and related health personnel.
• Plans, develops, and may conduct training programs to maintain proficiency of staff and use of new equipment and methods.
• Allocates staff on basis of workload, space, and available equipment.
• Participates in budgetary planning, reviews operating costs, performs cost studies and prepares department budgets.
• May supervise studies related to the service/program and analyzes modifications and development of systems and procedures to improve departmental operations. Makes recommendations and implements.
• Collaborate with Medical and unit Administrator to coordinate patient center treatment and administrative support.
• Scheduling of BRIDGE clinic visits.
• Opening and closing of Ambulatory Care BRIDGE visits.
• Maintains daily log of CATCH cases.
• Updates data, and assists in preparing reports for monthly SUD meeting.
• Referring patients to Financial Counseling.
• Receive referrals from SBIRT+ and Ambulatory Care, Lincoln’s recovery Center distribute and follow-up.
• As back-up for the administrative staff.

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling; and

2. Two (2) years of full-time experience in medically-oriented health care and medical support systems environment, one (1) year of which included experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in such occupations as physical, occupational, inhalation, speech and audiology therapy or as Medical/Laboratory Technologist, Microbiologist (various specialties), Chemist (biochemist), Radiation and X-Ray Technician; or two (2) years of responsible level experience in business management systems or general administration including one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

3. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines listed in “1” above; and

4. Three (3) years of full-time experience, as described in “2” above, including two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in occupations, as listed in “2” above; or

5. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.