Social Worker – Hybrid

Overview

• Provide direct mental health services and depression care management in a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care and psychiatric consultations.
• Utilize standardized tools for patient assessment and behavioral health diagnosis management.
• Participate in clinical supervision and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Document patient care activities promptly and accurately in electronic health records.
• Develop linkages with community organizations for comprehensive patient support.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of clinical pathways for chronic condition treatment.
• Work with diverse populations, including HIV patients, homeless individuals, and the elderly.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide collaborative care services, including mental health services and telephonic outreach.
• Coordinate care for patients managed in primary care settings.
• Refer patients to long-term counseling and necessary services like substance abuse treatment.
• Utilize PHQ-9 and other tools for patient assessment following agency guidelines.
• Participate in department and organizational CQI projects as required.
• Manage caseload effectively using reporting tools for self-management.
• Engage in clinical supervision and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Design and implement protocols for selected chronic conditions treatment.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• NYS licensure as LMSW, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD required.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and MS Office applications required.
• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred with additional compensation.
• Knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for depression required.
• Ability to make independent judgments in delivering high-standard social work care.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required.