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

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.