SOCIAL WORKER

Social Worker

The Health and Wellness Section is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Social Worker assigned to the Critical Incident Stress Management Unit. In this role, the Social Worker will provide outreach, assessment, and support services to NYPD members experiencing personal, occupational, or critical incident-related stress. Responsibilities include identifying barriers to care, coordinating referrals to mental health, behavioral health, substance misuse, community-based resources; and collaborating with psychologists, peer counselors, command staff, and community partners to ensure comprehensive support. The position requires sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters while participating in crisis response, wellness outreach, and initiatives that promote resilience and overall well-being of members of the service.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. License Requirements You will be required to have a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment. This license must be presented to the appointing officer at the time of appointment or, if it is obtained after appointment, at the time it is received. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. If you fail to obtain your LMSW or LCSW license within one year of the date of appointment, your probationary period will be automatically extended for six months. If you fail to obtain the required license by the end of 18 months of service, you will be terminated. Special Note Section 424-a of the New York Social service Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. The agency has the discretion to assign a candidate who has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report to a position with no child-care responsibilities.

Preferred Skills

- Ability to maintain professional objectivity, sound clinical judgment, and discretion while handling sensitive NYPD matters with empathy. - Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced, and evolving environments while managing time-sensitive responsibilities. - Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint - Experience working in law enforcement is preferred but not required