Social Worker- Adult Outpatient Clinic

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

7d • $48 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other. We partner across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice. You can help Make It Possible: Experience a place where your discipline is immensely respected. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists as well as other social workers in caring for psychiatric/behavioral health patient population. You will provide evidence-based multimodal treatment with an emphasis on managing symptoms, preventing relapse and assisting patients achieving their highest potential for meaningful community living. As a Social Worker, you will provide direct clinical services to patients and families/support network that include but not limited to individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family and couple’s treatment and initial comprehensive assessments. You’ll participate in an initiative to expand our Adult Outpatient evaluations services to include a short-term therapy track to facilitate the delivery of care to additional individuals in need of behavioral health services. Here, you’ll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York
• Knowledge of acute psychiatric diagnoses including working with suicidal, acutely manic and psychotic individuals
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, safety planning, family work and discharge/aftercare needs

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years post MSW work experience with behavioral health patients in an outpatient setting
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the State of New York
• Experience in evidence-based short term therapy such as CBT, IPT and/or trauma informed skills
• Completion of DBT Intensive training with minimum of 3 years comprehensive DBT treatment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to patients and families/support network
• Individual psychotherapy
• Group psychotherapy
• Family and couple’s treatment
• Initial comprehensive assessments
• Participate in an initiative to expand our Adult Outpatient evaluations services to include a short-term therapy track

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

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