Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Social Worker

LaSante Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in Brooklyn is seeking a warm, personable Behavioral Health Integration Social Worker to serve as the bridge between our Pediatric and Primary Care teams and our Mental Health Department.

This is a relationship‑first role: you will engage directly with patients and families, help them understand how therapy can help, and support them in deciding whether to begin mental health services.

Qualifications

• LMSW or LCSW preferred; strong candidates with relevant behavioral health experience will be considered.
• Experience working with children, families, or mental health services preferred.
• Haitian Creole speaker strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of underserved populations in a community health setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain the value of therapy and support informed care decisions.
• Coordinate timely referrals to the Mental Health Department and ensure warm handoffs.
• Collaborate with medical and mental health teams for integrated, whole-person care.
• Maintain compliant, timely documentation in the EHR and support program tracking.
• Engage in supervision and ongoing professional development related to behavioral health integration.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Teamwork

Care coordination

Education

LMSW or LCSW

Tools

EHR

Job description

LaSante Health Center in Brooklyn is seeking a warm, personable Behavioral Health Integration Social Worker to serve as the bridge between our Pediatric and Primary Care teams and our Mental Health Department.

This is a relationship‑first role: you will engage directly with patients and families, help them understand how therapy can help, and support them in deciding whether to begin mental health services.