Social Worker - Westchester Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

Social Worker – Westchester Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic### Social Worker – Westchester Behavioral Health Outpatient ClinicApply: NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health Center: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 28, 2026 (20 days left to apply): 00889307## LocationWhite Plains, New York## ## Shift:Day (United States of America)## ## Description:**Experience The Essence of Who We Are,** **Person-Center Care Is At Our Core**Elevate your Social Work career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and discover why we're the nation top-ranked center for Psychiatry. Social workers at NewYork-Presbyterian provide services to patients of all ages – from children to adults – who are admitted to our hospital or who are seen in our ambulatory services. As part of your health care team, the professional social work staff helps patients and families understand and cope with medical, psychological, and social issues related to their illness. Together, we've built a healing haven for patients. Here, you'll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field. **Social Worker – Westchester Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic** Experience a place where your discipline is immensely respected. As a Social Worker in the Adult Outpatient Clinic, you will provide direct evidence-based care for adult patients with diverse mental health conditions. You will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and patient-centered care. Other key clinical responsibilities include: * Conduct initial comprehensive evaluations and case formulations* Develop individualized treatment plans* Provide time-limited individual, group and family therapy using evidence-based practices tailored to the needs of the clinic’s patient population* Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care* Educate patients and families about mental health diagnoses, treatment options and strategies for emotional well-being* Monitor and evaluate patient progress and modify interventions as needed* Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards* Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives* Support crisis intervention efforts and risk assessment as needed This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 9:00 am -5:00 pm.**Preferred Criteria*** Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)* 3 to 5 years of experience in the treatment of adult psychiatric patients* Experience with psychotic disorders or commitment to working with this population* Experience with geriatric population or commitment to working with the population* Competency in American Sign Language and ability to deliver therapy through ASL **Required Criteria*** Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)* Fieldwork or previous experience in a psychiatric setting using CBT and/or DBT or other evidence-based therapy* Competency in individual, family and group treatment modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to an outpatient treatment setting* Knowledge base of bio-psychosocial model, DSM-V diagnoses, criteria for treatment of different diagnoses in an outpatient setting, behavioral risk factors and of the impact of mental illness upon individual and family functioning* Knowledge base of community and discharge planning resources and processes* Experience using an electronic medical recordJoin 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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_* 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor* 2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor* 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes* 2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes* 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes* 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek* 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld* 2025 Great Place to Work Certified* 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes* 2025 Companies that Care – People* 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek*NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.***Salary Range:**$48.45-$64.80/Hourly *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.* #J-18808-Ljbffr NewYork-Presbyterian