Licensed Master Social Worker - CPEP - Evening Shift
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Evening Shift (includes weekend and holiday rotation; initial training during the day)
Mission Statement
We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Description
Our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is a fast‑paced crisis intervention program that provides a full range of observation and outpatient psychiatric services for all ages. We are a State‑designated Community Health Center.
Responsibilities
- Crisis intervention and triage patients to the appropriate setting: waiting areas – voluntary or involuntary, children/family or emergency department evaluations.
- Care for and provide treatment modalities to outpatient and extended observation clients.
- Provide intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referral services to patients and/or their families, emphasizing patients’ social needs and exercising initiative and independent judgment.
- Collaborate with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff.
- Liaise with other services along the continuum of care and community support services.
- Cross‑train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO).
Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
- Passing exam offered by ASWB and licensure as an LMSW through the State of New York.
- Participation in orientation and continuing education; maintain knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements
- Good understanding of behavioral health crisis intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, medical team, and other professionals within the hospital and community.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
Work Environment and Hazards
Clinical setting. Exposure Class I.
Physical Demands
Light work; may involve long and irregular hours in an emotionally stressful environment.
Schedule
Evening shift with a weekend and holiday rotation. Initial training will occur during the day.
Pay
Pay Range: $32.97 – $47.50 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.