Social Worker
$63,003–$80,600 year
On-site · Rochester, New York, United States
Job Summary
The social worker in the Department of Psychiatry’s Crisis Call Center provides crisis intervention and assessment to individuals experiencing mental health concerns, including triaging and referral services for patients. Responsibilities include providing phone crisis services, performing psychosocial assessments, maintaining relationships with community healthcare agencies, and ensuring compliance with mental health regulations. Essential skills required include effective communication, crisis management, and the ability to mobilize support networks. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work, possess relevant licensure, and have 1-3 years of experience in social work practice, with at least one year in crisis or psychiatric emergency settings.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work (CSWE) required
- 1-3 years professional social work practice beyond the Master's degree
- Licensure as a social worker required
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge about and ability to provide behavioral health assessments/evaluations
- Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care
- Dedication to delivering a team-based integrated model of care
- Demonstrates cultural humility and anti-racism values
Additional Requirements
- If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, the individual has 18 months within which to obtain it
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