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Virtual Interview Day - Social Worker (Outpatient Behavioral Health) - April 2026

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82,359

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Join us for a virtual interview day highlighting Outpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker positions.

Please note that this event is only open to candidates with at least 1 year of Social Work experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting.

Ideal candidates will also be fluent in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese.

Select candidates will be contacted directly to schedule interviews in April.

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The Social Worker is assigned to see patients and provide a wide-array of clinical services including individual, group, and family psychotherapy.

Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area.
  • Performs thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patients at intake and/or during the course of treatment.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill required to provide accurate assessments and diagnosis.
  • Performs thorough treatment and crisis intervention.
  • Involves family and or/significant others when indicated in order to provide comprehensive care.
  • Requests consultation when necessary from treatment team psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
  • Reports child abuse/neglect when indicated.
  • Maintains productivity level.
  • Attends required meetings and is responsible for follow-up of directives given at meetings.
  • Able to provide case management (assess and refer clients to educational vocational housing services other resources and support systems) when indicated.
  • Monitor’s patient appropriately commensurate with the level of risk.
  • Completes all documentation in compliance with clinic hospital and regulatory agency standards (i. e., Safe Act reporting completion of progress notes). Please specify the areas that might need improvement:
  • Develops initial and treatment plan reviews two weeks before due date and involves clients in the individualized treatment-planning process.
  • Responds in a timely manner with the supervisor’s recommendations stated on the weekly chart review tools in order to correct identified deficiencies related to OMH and JCAHO compliance standards.
  • Seeks out supervisor for assistance on difficult clinical situations when necessary and as appropriate.
  • Attends professional conferences and trainings to enhance clinical skills.
  • Is able to identify risk factors for suicide/ violence and responds appropriately.
  • Performs Suicide/Violence Risk Assessments and Safety Plans monthly or as needed in accordance with clinic policy.
  • Provides outreach and engagement on a timely basis and commensurate to level of risk.
  • Reports incidents and serious events to a supervisor or administration in a timely manner.
  • Provides a prompt response to both email and in-person requests from supervisors administrative leadership and the Quality Assurance Team.
  • Demonstrates interest and a positive response to feedback in areas related to improvement in job duties
  • Demonstrates effective planning and organizational skills to manage scheduling prioritize responsibilities and preparing for deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

  • To qualify you must have a Masters degree in social work
  • Licensed Social Worker NYS (LMSW or LCSW)

At least 1 year of experience working in an outpatient behavioral health setting as a Social Worker.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.

At least one year of experience working in an outpatient behavioral health setting is highly recommended.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese is highly preferred.

Required Licenses: Lic Master Social Worker

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.

The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf].

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $82,359.22 - $82,359.22 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides clinical services including individual, group, and family psychotherapy while performing thorough patient assessments and crisis interventions. They are responsible for maintaining documentation compliance, managing treatment plans, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid NYS LMSW or LCSW license. A minimum of one year of experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentSuicide Risk AssessmentViolence Risk AssessmentPatient CareInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution42 jobs · 37 employers

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<$75k
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$75k-90k
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$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
20%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,110 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 10.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 61% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Financial security benefits
Generous time-off program
Employee resource groups
Holistic wellness program