Mobile Crisis Social Worker II - Field-Based

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Social Worker II for the Behavioral Health Response team to provide frontline crisis support in the community and clinical settings. You will assess risk, de-escalate crises, and connect patients to rapid services.

The role demands strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work in unpredictable environments, including field deployments and transportation modes.

Qualifications

• Valid LMSW or LCSW license issued by NYSED.
• Experience in crisis response and field-based settings.
• Ability to perform crisis evaluations and rapid risk assessments in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis evaluations, including risk and safety assessments.
• Deliver crisis intervention, de-escalation and engagement strategies in the field.
• Develop rapid, patient-centered disposition plans.
• Complete timely documentation meeting quality standards.
• Provide peer support and orient new Social Workers.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Engagement in field settings

Motivational Interviewing

Risk assessment

Interagency collaboration

Education

MSW or equivalent licensure (LMSW/LCSW)

Tools

EPIC EMR

PSYCKES

WebEx

Microsoft Office

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Social Worker II for the Behavioral Health Response team to provide frontline crisis support in the community and clinical settings. You will assess risk, de-escalate crises, and connect patients to rapid services.

The role demands strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work in unpredictable environments, including field deployments and transportation modes.