Social Worker - Medical Group - Full Time

About the Role

Social workers at NewYork‑Presbyterian’s Ambulatory Care Network (ACN) and Medical Group provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care across Hudson Valley, Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. In this full‑time position, you will be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, helping patients access behavioral health support and resources to improve overall well‑being. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and supporting patients experiencing depression and other behavioral health concerns within an outpatient medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to patients who screen positive for behavioral health conditions.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and evidence‑based screening tools.
• Provide brief interventions, psychoeducation, and supportive counseling.
• Coordinate care and connect patients to community‑based behavioral health services.
• Ensure successful linkage through closed‑loop referral processes and ongoing follow‑up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, and community partners to address barriers to care.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and care plans in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with urgent and emergent behavioral health situations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of community resources and managed‑care processes.
• Perform other duties consistent with professional licensure, education, and scope of practice.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• New York State license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Familiarity with preventive care and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, day shift, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (on‑site presence required; employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP).

Pay

Salary range: $48.45 – $64.80 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting you and your family.
• Culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Recognition for experience, education, and licensure.