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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). Today, top talented employees continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the top ranked Psychiatry program in the nation. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.
Social Worker - In-Patient - Behavioral Health - Second Chance Unit / 3 N
The Second Change Program is a partnership between the NYS Office of Mental Health and NYP. Its purpose is to improve the care of NY’s long-stay psychiatric population. This program is focused on those who have had long, continuous hospitalizations because of persistent psychotic symptoms and behaviors that interfere with community living. Although their illnesses have prevented them from living in the community in the past, these patients have the potential for improvement and eventual discharge from the hospital. Treatment consists of medication, intensive education about mental illnesses and its treatment, social skills training, skills for community living and discharge planning. The program also addresses drug abuse and other problems that may cause relapse.
This is a full-time day shift position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Preferred Criteria
Knowledge of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Required Criteria
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) by the state of NY within 1 year of hire
Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment)
Fieldwork or previous experience in a psychiatric setting
Form a therapeutic relationship with patients and 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
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
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:
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