Social Worker - Part- Time Westchester Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

Social Worker – Part-Time Westchester Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic Social workers at NewYork-Presbyterian provide services to patients of all ages—from children to adults—who are admitted to our hospital or seen in our ambulatory services. The role involves helping patients and families understand and cope with medical, psychological, and social issues related to their illness. Responsibilities 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. Provide time-limited individual, group and family therapy using evidence-based practices tailored to the needs of the clinic’s patient population Develop individualized treatment plans 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 part-time position, with coverage for 21 hours/week, Monday–Friday. No weekend coverage is available. All roles require on-site presence; employees should live within commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse travel expenses. Required Criteria Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) Previous experience in a psychiatric outpatient setting Training in evidence-based treatment interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Treatment for Depression (IPT), 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 the impact of mental illness upon individual and family functioning Knowledge of community and discharge planning resources and processes Experience using an electronic medical record Preferred Criteria Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3 to 5 years of experience in the treatment of adult psychiatric patients Experience with mood and anxiety disorders NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range $48.45–$64.80/Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital