Senior Social Worker - Mount Kisco LCSW

Northwell•Village/Town of Mount Kisco, NY

6d•$75,020 - $126,250•Onsite

About The Position

Leads, guides, and coordinates staff, students, and support staff in the performance of duties. Provides social work services to patients and/or their families throughout the continuum of care. Performs all functions of Social Worker.

Requirements

Master of Social Work required.
Current License to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
3-5 years of relevant experience, required.
Ability to work Monday to Friday, with at least 2 evening shifts from 11:30AM-8:00PM.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred.
Previous experience with working with children of high acuity, ADHD, and ASD is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in the formulation and development of departmental and interdepartmental programs, policies and procedures.
Contributes to the assessment of social health needs in the facility and community; participates in the development of effective health and welfare services/resources.
Collaborates with other staff members to identify unmet psychosocial needs of patients.
Participates in appropriate research, staff development programs, and community liaison activities.
Contributes to educational activities including presentation, training of graduate students, attending/championing workshops and seminars.
May participate in hospital committees to discuss social work practice and procedures.
Provides ongoing psychotherapy to children and adolescents from age 5yrs to 21yrs old. Utilizing multiple EBT treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, Family therapy, Parent Behavioral Training, Group therapy, etc.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team, school personnel and families.
Ability to manage caseload independently, scheduling ongoing treatment, coordinate additional resources when needed.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.