SOCIAL WORKER

About the role

The Health and Wellness Section seeks a Social Worker to support NYPD members experiencing stress related to personal, occupational, or critical incidents. The role involves outreach, assessment, and coordination of referrals to mental health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to care and coordinate referrals to mental health, behavioral health, substance misuse, and community-based resources
• Collaborate with psychologists, peer counselors, command staff, and community partners to ensure comprehensive support
• Maintain professional objectivity, sound clinical judgment, and discretion while handling sensitive NYPD matters with empathy
• Work effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced, and evolving environments while managing time-sensitive responsibilities
• Show strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license from the New York State Department of Education within one year of appointment
• Experience working in law enforcement is preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Experience working in law enforcement is preferred but not required

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.

Benefits

• Coverage for health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• A pension
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

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.
• 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.
• The City of New York offers federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs for prospective employees.