"Licensed Social Worker (Clinical Day Program)-Associate in Psychiatric Social Work at the CUMC"

There are immediate openings for licensed clinical workers at the CUIMC Faculty Practice Organization (FPO) in Manhattan. These are full-time, clinical positions in the Columbia Day Program. Primary responsibilities involve conducting group therapy utilizing empirically supported treatments, diagnostic/intake evaluations of adults, and individual treatment planning and progress monitoring with patients.

Background:

The CUIMC FPO sees a mix of private pay and managed care 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, and for this position in-person work will take place on the main medical center campus in Washington Heights. 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 licensure renewals, as well as obtaining additional training, conference attendance, professional organization members, among other opportunities.

The CUIMC FPO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty and clinical service. We recognize that different backgrounds and experiences help to strengthen our department and provide better care. As part of your cover letter, if you choose, we welcome you to share how your personal and professional backgrounds would contribute to our department and mission.

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

Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)
• New York State license required.
• Candidates will be required to obtain a New Jersey license

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have previous experience providing outpatient treatment and working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience and training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) preferred.
• Candidates with additional experience in evidence-supported treatment delivery for trauma and/or substance use are desired.
• Ideal applicants will have experience, familiarity and comfort working with high-risk patients, as well as young adults and college students.
• Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across disciplines and function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants are required to create an applicant profile and upload a CV and Cover Letter in Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Preferred CV formatting guidelines: https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/file/41228/download?token=JJuDEmY6

*This position includes opportunities for additional compensation.

Employment benefits information for CUIMC employees:

Benefits information about health/welfare including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, transit reimbursement, etc. can be found here: https://humanresources.columbia.edu/officers-health

Retirement benefits information can be found here: https://humanresources.columbia.edu/content/officers-voluntary-retirement-savings-program-vrsp