Social Worker - Psychiatric Evaluation Center - Per-Diem

Location: White Plains, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Experience The Essence of Who We Are,

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Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction.

Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.

Elevate your Social Work career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Today, our specialized Women’s Health Unit, NIMH-funded Eating Disorders Program, groundbreaking Kosher Unit for specific spiritual and dietary needs, and other programs make us a model center for patient-centered innovation. Together, we’ve built a healing haven for patients.

Social Worker - Psychiatric Evaluation Center - Per-Diem

in this role, the Social Worker will work as part of a team to establish a working diagnoses and referral of patients to appropriate level of care within one of our many psychiatric care units. Here, you'll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

This is a per diem position, covering all shifts at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Behavioral Health Center.

Preferred Criteria

A minimum of two year of Social Work experience in providing psychiatric evaluations and formulating treatment for patients

New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

• Required Criteria
• Master Degree in Social Work
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York
• Fieldwork or previous experience in a psychiatric setting
• Demonstrated integrity and adherence to social work ethics and professional standards

Capacity to form a therapeutic relationship with a variety of patients and to maintain a neutral therapeutic stance

Knowledge base of bio-psychosocial model, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV) diagnoses, criteria for treatment of different diagnoses in an acute care setting, behavioral risk factors and of the impact of mental illness upon individual and family functioning

Competency in individual, family and group treatment modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to an inpatient treatment setting

Ability to conduct initial evaluations and psychosocial assessments and to establish individualized and measurable treatment goals

• Knowledge base of community and discharge planning resources and processes
• Effective organizational skills to manage clinical, discharge planning and documentation requirements within assigned LOS of inpatient hospitalization
• Ability to communicate effectively and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated self-awareness to identify learning needs and capacity to apply supervisory feedback into practice

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

• NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$52.50/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.