"Licensed Social Worker (Adolescent and Adult DBT Programs)- Associate in Psychiatric Social Work"

Background

Our Adolescent and Adult DBT programs each involve multiple levels of outpatient care treating a community of patients and families within a multidisciplinary team of highly motivated and intensively trained clinicians. Within Adolescent DBT, we offer a Linehan Board of Certification™ Certified Comprehensive DBT Program as well as the Intensive Adolescent & Family DBT Program (IAF-DBT), an outpatient afterschool DBT intensive program for teens and their parents/guardians who present with significant emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors. Similarly, our Adult DBT Programs include a Linehan Board of Certification™ Certified Comprehensive DBT Program as well as the Accelerated DBT program (ADBT), an intensive outpatient evening DBT program for adults who present with significant emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors.

The CUIMC Psychiatry FPO sees a mix of managed care and private pay patients, and has a particular focus on serving the Columbia medical center community, among others. We prioritize evidence-based interventions and have an array of specialized programs to best serve our patients. All positions currently allow for hybrid work, with on-site time spent in our Columbus Circle offices in midtown Manhattan. Our faculty serve as part of multi-disciplinary teams with ample opportunities to learn from and consult with colleagues. There are also professional development funds available to faculty to support DBT certification, licensure renewals, as well as obtaining additional training, conference attendance, professional organization members, among other opportunities.

See our website for more information about our department: https://www.columbiadoctors.org/specialties/psychiatry

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities involve conducting DBT skills groups, diagnostic/intake evaluation, individual, parent and family treatment planning and progress monitoring with patients while utilizing DBT, as well as other empirically supported treatments.

• Provider(s) will conduct intake evaluations/diagnostic assessments of patients with psychiatric disorders and psychological distress.
• Provider(s) will provide group and individual psychotherapy.
• Provider(s) will work closely with a clinical team, including other psychologists/social workers, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse-practitioners.
• Provider(s) will have opportunities to attend case conferences, peer supervision and Grand Rounds at CUMC. Opportunities may exist for clinical supervision and teaching.

Qualifications

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)

New York State license required

Candidates will be required to obtain a New Jersey license

Applicants must have demonstrated interest, experience, and training in utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Strong preference will be given to individuals who have completed intensive DBT training and who have previous experience running skills groups

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with additional experience in evidence-supported treatment delivery for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use disorders and/or developmental disorders, and experience, familiarity and comfort working with high-risk patients are desired

Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across disciplines and function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team