About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital provides pediatric psychiatric care to a diverse community in Washington Heights, Inwood, and surrounding areas, with a focus on patient-centered care and addressing health disparities. The Pediatric Outpatient Psychiatry team serves children, adolescents, and their families and caregivers from a range of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including marginalized and underserved communities. The Social Worker Clinician provides direct clinical services to youth while working with parents, families, and caregivers to support their involvement in treatment. In an outpatient setting, clinicians conduct diagnostic assessments, provide individual and group psychotherapy, and hold collateral sessions. Common areas of concern include depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, academic concerns and ADHD, behavioral issues, and parent-child relational issues. The clinician completes comprehensive intakes and collaborates with youth and family members on culturally sensitive, evidence-based treatment plans that strengthen relationships, support, and safety nets. Successful candidates have significant clinical experience providing evidence-based treatment to children and adolescents, strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated clinical assessment abilities, including diagnosis, risk assessment, and safety planning.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
- New York State license as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW).
- Significant clinical experience providing evidence-based treatment modalities to children and adolescents.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and clear written and oral communication skills.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, including experience with diagnosis, risk assessment, and safety planning.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical services to youth in an outpatient setting.
- Work with parents, families, and caregivers to enhance their involvement in treatment.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and comprehensive intakes.
- Provide individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and collateral sessions.
- Collaborate with youth and family members to develop culturally sensitive, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Strengthen relationships, support, and safety nets to promote health and future success.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay with recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
- Benefits.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
