Social Worker (MSW), Psychiatry

About the Role

In the Department of Psychiatry, the Psychiatric Social Worker serves as a primary therapist in a variety of settings, including inpatient and ambulatory care. They generally work with an assigned caseload of patients, providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as case management services.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial psychosocial history as part of the diagnostic assessment for the patient as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in the formulation of the Clinical Summary and comprehensive treatment plan for the assigned caseload of patients.
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• Provides individualized treatment services, including case management, patient education, individual and group therapy, and family support and counseling.
• Leads groups for patients as assigned by the treatment team.
• Offers family support and education as allowed by the patient.
• Documents services provided to clients in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Participates in treatment team discussions to coordinate patient treatment needs and improve therapeutic services.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school, required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in outpatient or inpatient social work.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • New York State Social Worker License (LMSW/LCSW) required.
  • BCLS Certification required.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Proficiency with Office PC's, Desktops, and Laptop software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, talking, sitting, hearing, and bending throughout the workday.
  • May include some repetitive motions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).