SOCIAL WORKER

City of New York • New York, NY

22d • $59,359 - $84,394

About The Position

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Unit within the Health and Wellness Section. This program provides support to NYPD members who have been involved in or responded to critical incidents. The Social Worker will offer outreach, assessment, and support services to members experiencing stress related to personal issues, their occupation, or critical incidents. Key responsibilities include identifying obstacles to care, coordinating referrals to mental health, behavioral health, substance misuse services, and community resources. The role involves collaboration with psychologists, peer counselors, command staff, and community partners to ensure comprehensive care. The position requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information while participating in crisis response and wellness initiatives aimed at promoting resilience and overall well-being among NYPD members.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Must possess a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment.
• Must maintain the required license for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Experience working in law enforcement is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, assessment, and support services to NYPD members experiencing personal, occupational, or critical incident-related stress.
• Identify barriers to care for members seeking support.
• Coordinate referrals to mental health, behavioral health, substance misuse, and community-based resources.
• Collaborate with psychologists, peer counselors, command staff, and community partners to ensure comprehensive support.
• Participate in crisis response and wellness outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote resilience and overall well-being of members of the service.
• Manage sensitive and confidential matters with sound clinical judgment and critical thinking.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level