LMSW Social Worker

Psychiatric Services of New York , part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an LMSW Social Worker to join our team in Syracuse, NY . As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. As a Social Worker, you will provide comprehensive social work services, including mental, behavioral, and psychological treatment, to patients and families. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters – providing care. Primary Responsibilities Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and develop plan of care in concert with patient, physicians, nurses, HAs, and other members of the departmental team Link patients/family to appropriate community resources including, but not limited to, information/referral to sources of financial assistance, transportation, support groups, and other community services Provide inpatient support, facilitate discharge planning, and assist in the post‑discharge phase Play a crucial role in recommending Doc to Doc consults for members exceeding the appropriate length of stay and monitoring the days of admission for conversion to administrative days Apply brief solution‑based therapy approaches and implement harm reduction strategies when appropriate Provide discharge planning based on meeting identified goals of the treatment plan Benefits Competitive salary and eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses Flexible work models and paid time off when needed Health and well‑being benefits such as health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance career You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in social work (MSW), psychology, counseling, or equivalent human services graduate degree Clear, active, and unrestricted license (LMSW) in the state of New York Preferred Qualifications 2+ years professional social work or clinical experience after completing an MSW Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation (Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS or other EHRs) Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness Pay Range: $52,000 – $78,100 annual total cash target pay. Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows this range, includes earnings from hourly pay (22/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr