Social Worker - Outpatient Behavioral Health

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker - Outpatient Behavioral Health.

The Social Worker is assigned to see patients and provide a wide-array of clinical services including individual, group, family psychotherapy and case management both onsite as well as remotely from home or a designated location

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area.
• Performs thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients at intake and/or during the course of treatment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill required to provide accurate assessments and diagnosis.
• Performs thorough treatment and crisis intervention.
• Involves family and or/significant others when indicated in order to provide comprehensive care.
• Requests consultation when necessary from treatment team psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
• Reports child abuse/neglect when indicated.
• Maintains productivity level.
• Attends required meetings and is responsible for follow-up of directives given at meetings.
• Able to provide case management (assess and refer clients to educational vocational housing services other resources and support systems) when indicated.
• Monitor’s patient appropriately commensurate with the level of risk.
• Completes all documentation in compliance with clinic hospital and regulatory agency standards (i.e., Safe Act reporting completion of progress notes). Please specify the areas that might need improvement:
• Develops initial and treatment plan reviews two weeks before due date and involves clients in the individualized treatment-planning process.
• Responds in a timely manner with the supervisor’s recommendations stated on the weekly chart review tools in order to correct identified deficiencies related to OMH and JCAHO compliance standards.
• Seeks out supervisor for assistance on difficult clinical situations when necessary and as appropriate.
• Attends professional conferences and trainings to enhance clinical skills.
• Is able to identify risk factors for suicide/ violence and responds appropriately.
• Performs Suicide/Violence Risk Assessments and Safety Plans monthly or as needed in accordance with clinic policy.
• Provides outreach and engagement on a timely basis and commensurate to level of risk.
• Reports incidents and serious events to a supervisor or administration in a timely manner.
• Provides a prompt response to both email and in-person requests from supervisors administrative leadership and the Quality Assurance Team.
• Demonstrates interest and a positive response to feedback in areas related to improvement in job duties
• Demonstrates effective planning and organizational skills to manage scheduling prioritize responsibilities and preparing for deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Masters degree in social work

Licensed Social Worker NYS (LMSW or LCSW)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.

At least 1 year of experience in outpatient behavioral health is highly preferred.

Required Licenses: Lic Master Social Worker

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $85,695.19 - $85,695.19 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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