"Social workers in Maimonides' Department of Case Management provide non-medical support for non-behavioral patients, including crisis counseling, advocacy for patients' rights, and connections to resources such as housing and health insurance."
"The Department of Psychiatry staff includes 40 social workers and 10 psychiatrists who provide care for children, teenagers, adults and families in multiple languages, addressing a wide range of mental health needs."
"Kerner told Brooklyn Paper that the department, which treats more than 6,000 inpatients and 80,000 outpatients, has seen a spike in post-COVID-19 mental health challenges among children."
Maimonides employs a dual approach to patient care, with physicians addressing physical ailments and social workers focusing on mental, holistic, and psychosocial needs. The Department of Case Management offers non-medical support, including crisis counseling and resource connections. The Department of Psychiatry provides comprehensive mental health services, including emergency care and outpatient treatment. Michelle Kerner, a long-serving social worker, leads outpatient services, which cater to diverse populations and address increasing post-COVID-19 mental health challenges among children.
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