After Office Hours Social Worker

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The After Office Hours Social Worker will provide behavioral health services for pediatric and adolescent patients who walk-in or call ahead to the after hours mental health program located at Nappi Wellness Institute. This position works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psycho-social management and support to patients and families.

The social worker will provide behavioral health consultation, assessment and therapy services to at-risk patients.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program; LMSW/LCSW eligible; 3 years post-master's experience (hospital/healthcare preferred).
• LM.S.W. eligible graduates may start at entry level SL2 with limited permit; must obtain LM.S.W within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health consultation, assessment and therapy for pediatric/adolescent patients.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Care Manager and other staff on referrals to meet psycho-social needs.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Skills

Behavioral health

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW

LMSW

LCSW

Job description

After Office Hours Social Worker

• Syracuse
• Allied Health
• Full-time
• Opening on: Aug 26 2025
• Psychiatry Amb Care - Nappi
• State of New York
• TH Social Worker 2, NSSL3
• 86014
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The After Office Hours Social Worker will provide behavioral health services for pediatric and adolescent patients who walk-in or call ahead to the after hours mental health program located at Nappi Wellness Institute. This position works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psycho-social management and support to patients and families. This position will provide behavioral health consultation, assessment and therapy services to at-risk patients. The social worker will coordinate with the Integrated Care Manager and other ancillary staff on referrals to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and families.

Minimum Qualifications:

M.S.W from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE); M.S.W., L.M.S.W., L.C.S.W. or eligible, 3 years relevant post-master's experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment) required. New M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W. eligible will be considered for appointment to entry level (SL2) position at a commensurate salary after obtaining a Limited Permit. Incumbent must obtain L.M.S.W. within 12 months of receipt of limited permit.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a hospital and/or healthcare setting preferred. Experience working with the child/adolescent patient population preferred.

Work Days:

Nights and weekends

Message to Applicants:

There are part time 40% and full time 100% positions available.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources