LCSW - Geriatric

LCSW Specialty - Center for Healthy Aging - Rhinebeck, NY The LCSW provides integrated behavioral health services, delivering assessments, brief therapeutic interventions, and care coordination for geriatric patients. This role supports improved psychosocial functioning, facilitates access to appropriate levels of care, and collaborates closely with providers and the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient centered care. Key Responsibilities Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment and transition plans. Provide evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, MI, SBIRT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care). Manage acute behavioral health concerns, including crisis intervention and suicide risk evaluation. Support behavioral health integration in primary care through collaboration, consultation, and care coordination. Facilitate referrals to higher levels of care and connect patients to community and hospital resources. Document all care accurately and timely while adhering to regulatory and compliance standards. Participate in quality initiatives, maintain professional knowledge, and model Northwell Health values. Qualifications Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in CT or NY, depending on work location. Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience. Experience in medical social work, crisis intervention, behavioral health, or integrated care preferred. Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic skills, communication abilities, and proficiency with evidence-based modalities. Skills Expertise in diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and crisis management. Knowledge of mental health and substance use conditions, including cooccurring disorders. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with medical providers, care teams, and community partners. Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. For more information, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC Org Unit: 1136 Department: Center For Healthy Aging Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Nuvance Health