Child & Family Psychiatric Social Worker – Mobile Crisis

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + 9 holidays

Health insurance for you and family

Employer-matched retirement savings

FSAs for healthcare and dependent care

tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Internal mobility and CEU credits

Job summary

VNS Health seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker to deliver direct psychosocial services to mentally ill patients in the community, coordinating with other providers and agencies. The role involves screening referrals, conducting assessments, and developing short-term plans to improve patient outcomes.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth and potential supervision of junior staff, within the Children's Mobile Crisis program and broader VNS Health services.

Qualifications

• Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State is required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required or must be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Screening telephone referrals and performing psychosocial evaluation.
• Developing and implementing short-term service plans for patients and families.
• Providing counseling, care management and referrals for long-term treatment.
• Maintaining case histories and records per program guidelines.
• Liaising with community agencies and providing outreach services.
• Assisting with program coordination and potential supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

VNS Health seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker to deliver direct psychosocial services to mentally ill patients in the community, coordinating with other providers and agencies. The role involves screening referrals, conducting assessments, and developing short-term plans to improve patient outcomes.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth and potential supervision of junior staff, within the Children's Mobile Crisis program and broader VNS Health services.