Social Worker

Job Summary:

The Social Worker will provide clinical and case management care to patients with intellectual and or developmental disabilities across the life span in an outpatient setting. The clinician will also work with children ages 0-5 in our Early Childhood program. Documentation must be in a timely and quality manner. Conduct individual, group, and family therapy. Assess, identify, and provide services for patients/families; address psychosocial concerns as well as post hospital care, including crisis intervention, advocacy and community referrals.

Education:

Master's degree required.

Licenses/Certifications:

NYS Registration/Certification as a Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) is required.

Experiences:

2 yrs post-graduate work preferred.  Prior experience in a hospital or community health agency is preferred.  Experience with the assigned patient population is required.  Additional language fluency and computer literacy preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Skilled in psychosocial assessments and delivering evidence-based therapy.
• Crisis Management: Able to intervene in mental health or situational crises.
• Care Coordination: Experienced in connecting clients to services and managing treatment plans.
• Cultural Competence & Advocacy: Committed to equitable, client-centered care across diverse populations.
• Professional Communication: Strong documentation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ethics & Compliance: Knowledge of HIPAA, NASW Code of Ethics, and legal reporting requirements.
• Mental Health Expertise: Understanding of DSM-5, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders.

Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9a-5p; Tuesday & Thursday 11a-7p

Salary Range: $39.683/hr - $48.430

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.