Crisis Intervention Social Worker (LMMS) – Evenings & Weekends

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse seeks a Social Worker for the Psychiatric Emergency Program. The role involves crisis intervention, triage, and intensive casework for patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires an MSW with LMSW licensure in New York and BLS/CPR certification. Duties include collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and other staff, with evening/full-time hours and weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work and NY LMSW licensure required.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention and triage patients to appropriate settings.
• Care for outpatient and extended observation clients.
• Provide intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referral services.
• Collaborate with social work, psychiatrists, and unit staff.
• Liaise with other services along the continuum of care.
• Cross train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO).

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

LMSW NY licensure

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

ASWB exam

Job description

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse seeks a Social Worker for the Psychiatric Emergency Program. The role involves crisis intervention, triage, and intensive casework for patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires an MSW with LMSW licensure in New York and BLS/CPR certification. Duties include collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and other staff, with evening/full-time hours and weekend/holiday rotation.