Social Worker - Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program

Upstate Medical University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional DBT training funded by the Hospital

Monday to Friday work schedule

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the United States is seeking a licensed clinical Social Worker for its Child & Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program. This role involves providing high-quality care including individual, family, and group therapy to diverse outpatient populations. Ideal candidates should have an MSW and relevant experience, with a focus on evidence-based treatments like DBT and ACT. Comprehensive training and supervision will be provided, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant post-master’s experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment) required.
• New MSW graduates who are LMSW eligible will be considered.
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team or outpatient experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and parent coaching.
• Consult and coordinate care with schools and outside providers as needed.
• Attend yearly performance evaluations and maintain Continuing Education credits.
• Collaborate with the Adolescent Pediatric department.
• Deliver patient-centered care to support the patient’s recovery.

Skills

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

ACT

Family-based treatment (FBT)

Education

MSW from a CSWE-accredited program

LMSW or LCSW eligibility

Job description

Social Worker - Child & Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Overview

The licensed clinical Social Worker position provides high-quality care to a diverse outpatient population of children, adolescents, and families in the Upstate Child and Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Services (CAIOS) program. The program is expanding to provide intensive services to adolescents struggling with eating disorders and providing intensive services to families with younger children with severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation. The program utilizes evidence-based treatments (DBT, ACT, and FBT).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and parent coaching.
• Provide consultation and coordination of care with schools and outside providers as needed.
• Attend yearly hospital-required performance evaluations and maintain Continuing Education credits.
• Collaborate with the Adolescent Pediatric department.
• Work within a multidisciplinary, multi-department setting that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, pediatricians, nutritionists, and nurses.
• Deliver patient-centered care to support the patient’s recovery. DBT, ACT, and FBT experience preferred.
• Training and supervision can be provided.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program; MSW, LMSW, LCSW or eligible, 3 years relevant post-master’s experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment) required.
• New MSW graduates who are LMSW eligible will be considered for appointment to entry-level (SL2) positions at a commensurate salary after obtaining a Limited Permit. Incumbent must obtain LMSW within 12 months of receipt of the limited permit.
• Preferred: Previous experience with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT); experience working on a multi-disciplinary team or outpatient experience in a hospital setting.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, days/evenings

Message To Applicants

Additional DBT training may be required depending on the level of experience but will be funded by the Hospital.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources