Social Worker- Adult Outpatient Clinic

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Social Worker- Adult Outpatient Clinic

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other.   We partner across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice.   You can help Make It Possible:

Experience a place where your discipline is immensely respected. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists as well as other social workers in caring for psychiatric/behavioral health patient population.   You will provide evidence-based multimodal treatment with an emphasis on managing symptoms, preventing relapse and assisting patients achieving their highest potential for meaningful community living.

As a Social Worker, you will provide direct clinical services to patients and families/support network that include but not limited to individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family and couple’s treatment and initial comprehensive assessments. You’ll participate in an initiative to expand our Adult Outpatient evaluations services to include a short-term therapy track to facilitate the delivery of care to additional individuals in need of behavioral health services. Here, you’ll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

This is a full-time day shift position, working Monday – Friday.
  

Preferred Criteria 

• 3+ years post MSW work experience with behavioral health patients in an outpatient setting 
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the State of New York
• Experience in evidence-based short term therapy such as CBT, IPT and/or trauma informed skills 
• Completion of DBT Intensive training with minimum of 3 years comprehensive DBT treatment

Required Criteria 

• Master's Degree in Social Work 
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York
• Knowledge of acute psychiatric diagnoses including working with suicidal, acutely manic and psychotic individuals
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, safety planning, family work and discharge/aftercare needs

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.