Licensed Psychiatric Social Worker
VNS Health Psychiatric Social Workers provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to New Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life and mental well-being. We deliver care wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients’ homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children, to adolescents, to aging adults. As part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you’ll have an opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional. As a Psychiatric Social Worker, you will develop exceptional diagnostic skills and use behavioral intervention techniques to de-escalate crisis situations. You will provide vital social services and connect clients to resources that help them remain safely in the community. Join us in building on our 130-year history and become a part of the Future of Care that is strengthening communities with high quality, integrated behavioral health programs. We recognize that our Mobile Crisis team members are on the front line of providing critical, life-changing support to those we serve. These are incredibly rewarding, yet challenging roles, so we do everything possible to ensure that you are also fully supported and positioned for success. This includes structuring our teams to provide multiple layers of supervision and guidance while pairing our team members together when you are in the field to foster an environment of collaboration and engagement. We also host weekly staff support groups allowing the team to share experiences, talk through situations, and to learn and grow from each other. And our benefits package includes a host of employee assistance programming to provide you with a comprehensive suite of offerings to support your total health and well-being. Additionally, we provide clinical hours for those who are seeking licensure to assist you in your professional development. So, if you want to thoroughly hone your diagnostic skills in a variety of patient settings, all while operating in an incredibly supportive and caring environment, please apply now and take the first step toward becoming a member of our dynamic team!
Compensation:
$63,800.00 - $79,800.00 Annual
What We Provide
Referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Employer-matched retirement saving funds
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals
What You Will Do
Delivers outreach services to mentally ill individuals in the community, providing in-home mental health intervention to those experiencing or at risk of psychosocial difficulties
Collaborates with another team member to perform psychosocial evaluations and assess mental health service needs of clients and their families through observation and interviewing
Creates and execute short-term service plans for clients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
Responds promptly to dispatch calls, traveling from the office to the clients’ homes within two hours
Ensures seamless program operations as a vital liaison to community agencies and stepping in for the Program Coordinator as needed
Ensures uninterrupted comprehensive care from counseling and care management to long-term supplemental treatment referrals and follow-up
Prepares case histories and prepares and maintains case records, in accordance with the Program record-keeping mechanism
Encourages resistant clients to accept mental health services through interventions with clients and/or family members and friends concerned with the client's welfare
May provide clinical supervision for Mental Health Technician, graduate Social Worker students or junior staff Social Workers
Qualifications
Current registration to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State Required as determined by operational/regional needs
Valid driver's license may be required
Minimum of one year experience as a Social Worker in a health care setting required as determined by operational needs, bilingual skills may be required Must be able to walk up and down steps to access patient residences
Master’s degree in social work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept
About Us
VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 125 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us—we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
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Mission & Values
As a team member of VNS Health, you share a passion for improving the health of patients through best-in-class care in the home and the community.
Inclusive Culture
At VNS Health, our priority is to create an environment where every team member feels they belong and are included.
Total Rewards
We provide our team members a well-rounded employment experience, competitive compensation, and a robust and affordable benefits package that serves you and your family. Our Total Rewards Program at VNS Health is an investment in your health, wealth and life.