Social Worker – Behavioral Health – Per-Diem

Experience The Essence of Who We Are,

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 nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the top ranked Psychiatry program .It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.

Elevate your Social Work career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and discover why we're the nation's to center for Psychiatry. Social workers at NewYork-Presbyterian provide services to patients of all ages – from children to adults – who are admitted to our hospital or who are seen on an out-patient basis. As part of your health care team, the professional social work staff helps patients and families understand and cope with medical, psychological, and social issues related to their illness. Together, we've built a healing haven for patients. Here, you'll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field. 

Social Worker – Behavioral Health – Per-Diem

Experience a place where your discipline is immensely respected. Work alongside a team of Social Workers in caring for the psychiatric patient population across our inpatient and comprehensive psychiatric emergency department programs. You’ll coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families from across the world. You’ll lead clinical debriefing meetings and work with colleagues in need of support after dramatic or stressful events. Here, you’ll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

The shift for per-diem position (Monday-Friday) at NYP/Westchester Beavior Health.

Preferred Criteria

• 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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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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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.