Community Psychiatric Social Worker - Mobile Crisis Team

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

Job summary

VNS Health in New York, NY, seeks a Social Worker to provide direct psychosocial services to mentally ill patients in the community. You will screen referrals, evaluate mental health needs, develop short-term plans, offer counseling and care management, and coordinate with social and mental health service providers to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires NYS LMSW licensure, CSWE-accredited MSW, and NPI. A valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current NYS Licensed Master Social Worker registration required.
• NPI number required or to be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen telephone referrals.
• Perform psychosocial evaluation and assess mental health needs.
• Develop and implement short-term service plans with the team.
• Provide counseling, care management and referrals for ongoing treatment.
• Prepare case histories and maintain records per program procedures.
• Coordinate linkages with community services and mental health providers.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Licensed Master Social Worker (NY State)

Job description

VNS Health in New York, NY, seeks a Social Worker to provide direct psychosocial services to mentally ill patients in the community. You will screen referrals, evaluate mental health needs, develop short-term plans, offer counseling and care management, and coordinate with social and mental health service providers to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires NYS LMSW licensure, CSWE-accredited MSW, and NPI. A valid driver's license may be required.