Child Psychiatry Social Worker
Stony Brook Medicine (Stony Brook University Hospital)
At Stony Brook Medicine, our Social Workers are valuable members of our team, who provide empathic care to our patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect. Social Workers apply the principles and practices of their profession to provide integrated social casework, including direct counseling, therapy, advocacy, and other services to individuals, families and groups in a variety of settings. Social Workers plan, implement, coordinate and document treatment for individuals diagnosed with both medical and behavioral health diagnosis, substance use disorder, disabilities; victims and violence and other health care related social issues. Most recently, Social Work has been instrumental in responding to both Social Determinants of Health and Health care equity.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Duties of a Psych Social Worker II/III may include the following but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patient and family including determination of level of risk
- Documentation and referral processes based on clinical need and all regulatory requirements
- Clinical team case conferencing discussions
- Patient group facilitator and organizer
- Person Centered and Collaborative Treatment Planning
- Discharge planning
- Outside agency contact and collaboration
- Communicate risk factors to treatment team
- Follow up on all mandatory screenings
- Insurance and hospital contacts regarding admissions/Utilization Reviews
- Demonstrates ability to be trained in all behavioral health areas including: CPEP, Adult and Child Inpatient units, Consult & Liaison, Mobile Outreach Team and Follow up worker role, for purposes of coverage as needed.
- Demonstrates understanding of discharge planning and Long Length of stay barriers and systems.
- Demonstrates teamwork and team leader focus.
- Demonstrates understanding of data collection and statistics.
Qualifications
Required Social Worker II:
- MSW from an accredited Social Work Education School.
- NYS LMSW or LCSW.
- Minimum of three years post Masters Social Work
- Minimum 1 year experience in an Inpatient Acute Care Psychiatric setting/Mobile team/ ED
- Social Work student supervision minimally every three years
- Understanding and ability to work with patients experiencing substance use disorder
- Demonstrates excellent written, oral and technical communication skills.
- Ability to work and coordinate with Psychiatric/Medical Treatment Teams in an integrated health model
- Ability to identify and work with high-risk behavioral health patients
- Demonstrates understanding of Psychiatric and OPWDD specific community resources available.
- Demonstrates strong assessment and psycho-social skills.
- Working knowledge of Long Island and Metropolitan NY community resources
- Demonstrates patient first, patient advocacy and service excellence.
- Oncall recall eligible
Preferred:
- Experience in substance abuse/counseling intervention, Psych/Medical integration, and Behavioral Health with both adult and pediatric populations.
- Bi-lingual
- Minimum 3 years working with child and adolescent population
- Understanding of requirements and linkage to school-based supports and programs.
- Understanding of child and adolescent residential application and referral process.
- Ability to navigate CPS, School District, Foster Care, Guardianship barriers and develop collaborative relationships.
- Experience utilizing DBT Techniques
Special Notes: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicines Employee Health Services
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
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Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $84,473 – $107,132 Base
The above salary range represents SBUHs good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidates validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
- Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($3400)
- Night shift differential ($15,000), evening shift differential ($10,000)
- Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Minimum Salary: 84473.00
Maximum Salary: 107132.00
Salary Unit: Yearly
- Date Posted: November 7, 2024
- Location: Stony Brook, NY
