Psychiatric Social Worker (LMSW)

AthenaPsych is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities. 
Here at Athena, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our clients’ overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff. 
Are You a Good Fit For Us?
The Psychiatric Social Worker supports Athena’s psychiatry department by ensuring that all patients receiving psychiatric services have a thorough biopsychosocial assessment, a goal-oriented treatment plan, and any other assessment needed to ensure diagnostic accuracy and person-centered treatment. This position also provides administrative support with the various documentation requests the department receives from patients and community organizations.  The Psychiatric Social Worker works as part of a broader multidisciplinary treatment team that collaborates to provide high-quality clinical services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for patients receiving psychiatric services to evaluate presenting concerns, psychiatric history, psychosocial needs, risk factors, and barriers to care.

- Maintain PA1/PS2 medication-only workflows, track pending PA2 requests, and coordinate with prescribing clinicians to ensure timely reviews, service access, and continuity of care.

- Provide crisis intervention, triage, de-escalation, and risk assessment for high-need patients when the Psychiatric Nurse

- Practitioner is unavailable, following established protocols and escalating concerns when clinically indicated.

- Conduct periodic check-ins with medication-only patients to assess progress, monitor symptoms, identify emerging needs, and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.

- Develop, implement, and update individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatry providers and other members of the care team.

- Assist with clinical documentation and external requests, including FMLA forms, coordinating with treating providers when clinical review or authorization is required.

- Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive patient records within the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with organizational policies and applicable confidentiality requirements.

- Coordinate care with psychiatry providers and other relevant team members, facilitate referrals to behavioral health and community resources, and address barriers to treatment engagement.

- Participate in regular clinical supervision, case consultations, and professional development activities to support clinical effectiveness, ethical practice, and patient well-being.

- Identify opportunities to improve patient follow-up, documentation, and medication-only workflows in collaboration with psychiatry leadership.

- Perform additional clinical, care coordination, and administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

- Master's Degree from an accredited school in Social Work or other closely related field.

- License as an LMSW or LCSW required.

- Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred

- Must be passionate about working with underserved communities and possess a high level of engagement, entrepreneurial, and interpersonal skills

- Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems and/or electronic Medical Record systems

- Knowledgeable in NYS OMH Outpatient Clinic regulations, HIPAA regulations, and NYS mandated reporting requirements.

- Demonstrates emotional intelligence in personal interactions

- Exceptional communication skills - written and verbal

- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, G-Suite, and other software/applications

Working Conditions
This position will be located at either the Manhattan office at 33 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Suite 600. This is a professional work environment where a computer, desk, chair, and office supplies will be provided onsite at each of our offices.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the role above.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or computer throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended period of time and be able to write and answer emails in addition to carrying objects no greater than 25 pounds, when needed.

Direct Reports: This position has no direct reports.