Psychiatric Social Worker PD

Provides direct psychosocial services to mentally ill Senior Citizens in the community who are experiencing psychosocial difficulties.  Provides linkage, coordination with, referral to and follow up with appropriate ongoing service providers.  Provides information and consultation to other community agencies and other disciplines, including other services of the Agency.  Assists in the overall functioning of the Program.  Works under general supervision. Qualifications Licensure:  Current registration to practice as a certified social worker in New York State, required.  Valid drivers license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.  Education:  Masters degree in Social Work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school  of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept. and who is certified or licensed by the Education Dept to practice Social Work in New York State, required.  Experience:  Minimum of one year experience as a social worker working with patients in a mental health setting, required.  Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Please refer to job code 016890 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Healthcare/Social Services
	> Behavioral/Mental Health
Location:	New York, NY
County:	New York County
ZIP Code:	10001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please