Medical Social Worker - Psychiatry Office

This position is located in the department of psychiatry’s outpatient offices and reports to the chair of psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active psychotherapy case load and see 37 hours of patients per week including

• Individual psychotherapy
• Family psychotherapy
• Group psychotherapy
• Follow all DNV, OMH, and AMC guidelines
• Properly document and bill for all patient encounters
• Work closely with physicians to create a team based approach to patient care
• Assist physicians with basic case management as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Completed Master’s in Social Work

• Licensed as LMSW, LCSW or LMHC in New York State or ability to become licensed
• At least 2 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy in an outpatient or inpatient setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of various psychotherapy techniques

Knowledge of substance abuse, domestic violence, crisis intervention, case management, housing, and financial services

Ability to work with difficult patients

Ability to assess for crisis intervention needs

Strong documentation skills and ability to comply with regulations

Ability to present information in a concise manner

Ability to coordinate data and present in a meaningful way

Ability to conduct detailed intakes

Ability to supervise and provide feedback to trainees

Knowledge of abuse reporting guidelines and ability to follow them

Ability to conduct case management related tasks

Strong skills using Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.