Social Worker - Outpatient Behavioral Health

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h

About The Position

The Social Worker provides outpatient behavioral health services to assigned patients, including individual, group, and family psychotherapy and case management. Services may be provided onsite or remotely from home or another designated location. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention, risk monitoring, safety planning, referrals, outreach, and coordination with patients, families, and the treatment team. The Social Worker maintains clinical documentation and follows clinic, hospital, and regulatory requirements, including OMH and JCAHO compliance standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work.
• New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association at the time of hire, maintained thereafter.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in outpatient behavioral health is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and case management onsite or remotely.
• Assess patients at intake and throughout treatment, and provide accurate assessments and diagnoses.
• Provide treatment and crisis intervention.
• Involve family members or significant others in care when indicated.
• Request consultation from the treatment team psychiatrist or nurse practitioner when necessary.
• Report child abuse or neglect when indicated.
• Maintain required productivity and attend required meetings, following up on meeting directives.
• Assess and refer clients to educational, vocational, housing, and other resources and support systems when indicated.
• Monitor patients in a manner appropriate to their level of risk.
• Complete documentation in accordance with clinic, hospital, and regulatory agency standards, including Safe Act reporting and progress notes.
• Develop initial treatment plans and reviews at least two weeks before their due dates, involving clients in individualized treatment planning.
• Respond promptly to supervisor recommendations from weekly chart reviews and address deficiencies related to OMH and JCAHO compliance.
• Seek supervisory assistance with difficult clinical situations when necessary and appropriate.
• Attend professional conferences and training to enhance clinical skills.
• Identify suicide and violence risk factors and respond appropriately.
• Complete suicide and violence risk assessments and safety plans monthly or as needed under clinic policy.
• Provide timely outreach and engagement appropriate to the patient's level of risk.
• Report incidents and serious events promptly to a supervisor or administration.
• Respond promptly to email and in-person requests from supervisors, administrative leadership, and the Quality Assurance Team.
• Respond constructively to feedback about improving job duties.
• Plan and organize work effectively, including scheduling, prioritizing responsibilities, and preparing for deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time