Senior Mobile Crisis Social Worker

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ballistic vests available

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals Corporation is seeking a Social Worker III to provide frontline crisis response in community and field settings. The role includes de-escalation, risk assessments, and rapid connection to services for individuals in behavioral health crises.

The candidate will perform disposition planning, engage with diverse communities, and supervise Social Worker IIs. A NYS LCSW license is required, with strong documentation and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.
• Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and disposition planning.
• Bilingual/multilingual is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing training and supervision.
• Conduct crisis evaluation, including risk and safety assessments.
• Deliver crisis intervention, de-escalation and engagement strategies in the field.
• Develop rapid, patient-centered disposition plans.
• Access and leverage real-time health information.
• Collaborate with natural supports and community resources.
• Complete timely documentation that meets quality standards.
• Supervise Social Worker IIs; schedule evaluations and related tasks.
• Oversee and maintain employee time and attendance records.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Disposition planning

Engagement strategies

Team supervision

Education

LCSW license (NYSED)

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals Corporation is seeking a Social Worker III to provide frontline crisis response in community and field settings. The role includes de-escalation, risk assessments, and rapid connection to services for individuals in behavioral health crises.

The candidate will perform disposition planning, engage with diverse communities, and supervise Social Worker IIs. A NYS LCSW license is required, with strong documentation and collaboration across departments.