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Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Psychiatry – Dual Diagnosis -Substance Use Rehab Unit

pin icon Location NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health Center Apply Now Job ID 00877956 Location White Plains, New York Date posted Mar. 10, 2026 Category Social Services

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Person-Center Care Is At Our Core

Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented staff continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program in the nation. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.

Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Psychiatry – Dual Diagnosis /Substance Use Rehab Unit

In this role you’ll serve as psychiatric social worker for patients and their families, providing clinical social work services such as psychiatric and psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, psycho-education, family intervention, patient advocacy, and discharge planning tailored to the needs of patients. Here, you'll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

This is a full-time day shift, Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health.

Preferred Criteria                                                    

  • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

  • Knowledge of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Required Criteria

  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

  • Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) by the state of NY within 1 year of hire

  • Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment)

  • Fieldwork or previous experience in a psychiatric setting

  • Form a therapeutic relationship with patients and maintain a neutral therapeutic stance

  • Knowledge base of bio-psychosocial model, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV) diagnoses, criteria for treatment of different diagnoses in an acute care setting, behavioral risk factors and of the impact of mental illness upon individual and family functioning

  • Competency in individual, family and group treatment modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to an inpatient treatment setting

  • Conduct initial evaluations and psychosocial assessments and to establish individualized and measurable treatment goals

  • Knowledge base of community and discharge planning resources and processes

  • Effective organizational skills to manage clinical, discharge planning and documentation requirements within assigned LOS of inpatient hospitalization

  • Communicate effectively and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team; demonstrated self-awareness to identify learning needs and capacity to apply supervisory feedback into practice

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, 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.

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  • 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:

$48.45-$64.80/Hourly


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.

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