Community Health Social Worker - Health4Life Program - Part-Time - Queens

Join Our Mission at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens: Excellence in Patient Care and Community Support 

NYP Health4Life is a pediatric lifestyle intervention program within the Division of Community and Population Health. Our mission is to empower participants—ages 2 to 20—and their families to make healthier lifestyle choices through improved nutrition and increased physical activity. We collaborate closely with patient families, NYP healthcare teams, and community-based organizations to create a supportive and engaging environment.

Social Worker – NYP Health4Life Program – Part-Time - Queens

The Social Worker will play a key role in supporting the Health4Life team and the Senior Director of Maternal-Child Services, working in close collaboration with the program’s medical lead. This role involves both clinical social work within the Health4Life clinic and community engagement to enhance access to healthy lifestyles for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

In the Clinic:

• Conduct psychiatric and psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, psychoeducation, family interventions, and patient advocacy.
• Serve as the mental health and social services expert on the interdisciplinary team.
• Support patients and families during their single-appointment visits, working alongside rotating interdisciplinary team members.

In the Community:

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations that align with Health4Life’s mission.
• Facilitate weekly parent support groups and assist in organizing community outreach events, occasionally during evenings and weekends.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Health4Life program.

This position is ideal for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker who is committed to improving pediatric health outcomes through both direct clinical care and meaningful community partnerships.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience working with elementary and/or adolescent patients and their families in a community setting
• Experience working in a community setting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a high degree of flexibility

Required Criteria:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York within 1 year of hire
• Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to the start of employment)
• Competency in individual, family and group treatment modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to an outpatient treatment setting
• Ability to conduct initial evaluations and psychosocial assessments and to establish individualized and measurable treatment goals
• Ability to communicate effectively and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

__________________

• 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified”
• 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes
• 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld
• 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
• 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
• 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.