Mobile Crisis Social Worker II: Field & Community

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals seeks a Social Worker II for the Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (B-HEARD). The role delivers frontline crisis response across community, clinical, and field settings, with shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Excellent judgment and ability to operate in high-pressure environments are essential. Requirements include NYSED-licensure as an LMSW or LCSW.

Qualifications

• Licensure as LMSW or LCSW issued by NYSED is required.
• Experience with crisis intervention and field-based behavioral health services preferred.
• Ability to conduct risk and safety assessments in crisis settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline crisis response in the community.
• Perform de-escalation and engagement strategies in the field.
• Develop rapid, patient-centered disposition plans.
• Collaborate with community resources and supports.
• Complete timely documentation meeting quality standards.
• Engage in ongoing training and supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Risk assessments

Field-based service

Motivational Interviewing

Documentation

Education

LMSW license (NYSED)

LCSW license (NYSED)

Tools

EPIC/electronic medical record

PSYCKES

WebEx

Microsoft Office

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals seeks a Social Worker II for the Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (B-HEARD). The role delivers frontline crisis response across community, clinical, and field settings, with shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Excellent judgment and ability to operate in high-pressure environments are essential. Requirements include NYSED-licensure as an LMSW or LCSW.