Social Worker – Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health

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Elevate your Social Work career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and discover why we're the nation top-ranked 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 – Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Be part of an exciting new outpatient program for children and adolescents at NYP-Westchester Behavioral Health. We are opening a Center for Childhood and Adolescent Behavioral Health, which will include an evaluation service, a partial hospital, an intensive outpatient program, and a short-term clinic. As a social worker, you will:
Work with an interdisciplinary team to conduct evaluations for children and adolescents with behavioral health problems
Educate families about mental health diagnoses, treatment options and strategies for supporting their child’s emotional well-being
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with children/adolescents and their families
Provide time-limited individual, group and family therapy using evidence-based practices tailored to the needs of youth
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and modify interventions as needed
Collaborate with schools, pediatricians, and other community providers to coordinate care
Work closely with case managers to connect families to appropriate community resources and support services.
Experience a place where your discipline is immensely respected. As a Social Worker, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide individual, family and group psychotherapy and discharge planning.
This is a full-time day flex, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm position at NewYork - Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health.
Preferred Criteria
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
3 to 5 years of experience in the treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric patients
Training in CBT and/or DBT
Bilingual Spanish
Required Criteria
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment)
Fieldwork or previous experience in a psychiatric setting using CBT and/or DBT
Competency in individual, family and group treatment modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to an acute outpatient treatment setting
Knowledge base of bio-psychosocial model, DSM-V 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
Knowledge base of community and discharge planning resources and processes
Experience using an electronic medical record
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.
Salary Range:
$46.15-$60.50/HourlyIt 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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