Part-Time Pediatric Behavioral Health Social Worker

PM Pediatric Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Job summary

PM Pediatric Care is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health Program. This opportunity will provide comprehensive behavioral health for common conditions seen in primary care such as depression, anxiety, ADD, and conduct disorders in an extended primary care collaborative model.

The position supports two schedule options (5 days 1:00pm-9:00pm M-F or 4 ten-hour days) with Saturday hours available. Part-time positions = 20 hours/week; benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Must hold LMSW license in NY or practicing state.
• Experience with pediatric and adolescent patients required.
• Teletherapy experience with children/adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with discharge planning.
• Knowledge of psychosocial aspects of illness and health.
• Excellent short-term counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments that comply with evidence-based practices.
• Provide counseling and therapy for patients using evidence-based modalities.
• Demonstrate competency as individual, family, and group therapist.
• Maintain professional development as required by licensing board.
• Complete required documentation including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and care team to overcome treatment obstacles.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment.
• Respond quickly to urgent or emergent needs.
• Maintain a caseload of 30–35 patients weekly and a minimum of 5 patients daily.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Teletherapy

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Short-term counseling

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LMSW license (NY)

Job description

PM Pediatric Care is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health Program. This opportunity will provide comprehensive behavioral health for common conditions seen in primary care such as depression, anxiety, ADD, and conduct disorders in an extended primary care collaborative model.

The position supports two schedule options (5 days 1:00pm-9:00pm M-F or 4 ten-hour days) with Saturday hours available. Part-time positions = 20 hours/week; benefits eligible.