Psychiatric Social Worker (LMSW)
About The Position
The Psychiatric Social Worker supports AthenaPsych’s psychiatry department by ensuring patients receiving psychiatric services have comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, goal-oriented treatment plans, and other assessments needed for diagnostic accuracy and person-centered care. The role also provides administrative support for documentation requests from patients and community organizations. The social worker works within a multidisciplinary treatment team to deliver clinical services and supports care coordination, crisis response, medication-only workflows, and continuity of care. The position is located at the Manhattan office. AthenaPsych provides in-person and telehealth services to its clients.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited school in Social Work or another closely related field.
- Licensed as an LMSW.
- Passion for working with underserved communities and a high level of engagement, entrepreneurial skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems and/or electronic medical record systems.
- Knowledge of NYS OMH Outpatient Clinic regulations, HIPAA regulations, and NYS mandated reporting requirements.
- Emotional intelligence in personal interactions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, G-Suite, and other software or applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for patients receiving psychiatric services, evaluating presenting concerns, psychiatric history, psychosocial needs, risk factors, and barriers to care.
- Maintain PA1/PS2 medication-only workflows, track pending PA2 requests, and coordinate with prescribing clinicians to support timely reviews, service access, and continuity of care.
- Provide crisis intervention, triage, de-escalation, and risk assessment for high-need patients when the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is unavailable, following established protocols and escalating concerns when clinically indicated.
- Conduct periodic check-ins with medication-only patients to assess progress, monitor symptoms, identify emerging needs, and coordinate follow-up care.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatry providers and other care team members.
- Assist with clinical documentation and external requests, including FMLA forms, coordinating with treating providers when clinical review or authorization is required.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive patient records in the electronic health record system in accordance with organizational policies and confidentiality requirements.
- Coordinate care with psychiatry providers and other relevant team members, facilitate referrals to behavioral health and community resources, and address barriers to treatment engagement.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, case consultations, and professional development activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient follow-up, documentation, and medication-only workflows in collaboration with psychiatry leadership.
- Perform additional clinical, care coordination, and administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan and benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
