Social Worker - MSW

Job Description Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community‑based organizations through our long‑standing public‑private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org. Program Description How new mothers and families are supported is critical to family health and wellness, yet there are major gaps in NYC’s approach to supporting individuals with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Public Health Solutions is working to scale up a Citywide free‑access perinatal mental health community of support. Housed in PHS’ Maternal Child Health Unit, the Social Worker, Family Connects, will lead the start‑up and rollout of the Family Connects EMPATHS program (EMPATHS = Enhanced Perinatal Mental Health Spectrum of Support). Family Connects is a coordinated intake and referral network for pregnant and newly parenting New Yorkers that connects parents to a wide variety of support. The EMPATHs program will build upon this network to enhance support for individuals with screening and connection to supportive behavioral health services, ranging from peer support and community‑based group support to referrals to licensed providers. The social worker will be supervised by the Director, Maternal Child Health Services and will receive clinical supervision from an LCSW, PHS’ Social Work Advisor. Responsibilities Convene an expert working group to develop a comprehensive screening and decision tree spanning perinatal mental health services ranging from peer‑based, culturally grounded community support to psychotherapy and crisis intervention. Host up to two town hall listening sessions or surveys on maternal mental health with 50 parents to help inform the EWG’s decisions. Integrate tool and screening workflow into the Family Connect pregnancy and parenting support social care network that will screen at least 3,750 new parents by the end of the grant period (8/31/26) and refer interested individuals to perinatal mental health support. Lead one to two weekly virtual perinatal mental health support groups utilizing the ROSE and Circle of Caring curricula in English and Spanish. Provide video‑based short‑term crisis management and/or clinical psychotherapy for referred individuals who are not connected to network partners. Lead partnership building to expand Family Connect’s network of organizations supporting perinatal mental health. Support Family Connect navigators with training on best practices for screening and referral to behavioral health support, including the development of a decision tree for perinatal mental health referrals. Provide supervision to one to two MSW interns on screening, assessment, and referral for mental health. Other tasks as needed. Qualification & Requirements Master’s degree in social work with at least two years of experience working with pregnant and/or parenting individuals. Current valid NYS license to practice social work (either LMSW or LCSW). Preferred: Current valid SIFI certificate to supervise MSW interns. Spanish‑speaking proficiency. Ability to provide culturally respectful and person‑centered counseling. Ability to independently coordinate with community and clinical partners. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, projects and assignments with competing priorities. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public speaking and meeting facilitation. Must be highly organized and detail oriented. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis. Salary and Funding Salary: $80,000.00 This is a grant‑funded position through 8/30/26. Funding beyond 8/30/26 is not confirmed at this time. Benefits Hybrid Work Schedule. Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays. Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision. Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits. Company‑Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage. 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions. College Savings Plan. Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development. Schedule Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 35 Hours per week Our Commitment to Diversity At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you. PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC