Social Worker - In-Patient Unit - Westchester Behavioral Health
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
•$48 - $65•Onsite
About The Position
In this role you’ll serve as psychiatric social worker for patients and their families, providing clinical social work services such as psychiatric and psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, psycho-education, family intervention, patient advocacy, and discharge planning tailored to the needs of patients. Here, you'll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field. This is a full time day shift position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) by the state of NY within 1 year of hire
- Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment)
- Fieldwork or previous experience in a psychiatric setting
- Knowledge base of bio-psychosocial model, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV) diagnoses, criteria for treatment of different diagnoses in an acute care setting, behavioral risk factors and of the impact of mental illness upon individual and family functioning
- Competency in individual, family and group treatment modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to an inpatient treatment setting
- Knowledge base of community and discharge planning resources and processes
- Effective organizational skills to manage clinical, discharge planning and documentation requirements within assigned LOS of inpatient hospitalization
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Responsibilities
- Form a therapeutic relationship with patients and maintain a neutral therapeutic stance
- Conduct initial evaluations and psychosocial assessments and to establish individualized and measurable treatment goals
- Communicate effectively and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team; demonstrated self-awareness to identify learning needs and capacity to apply supervisory feedback into practice
Benefits
- competitive base pay
- recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- amazing benefits
- countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
