Social Worker - Lvl II - Child Crisis Intervention Program

NYC Health + Hospitals has a team of over 5,000 mission-driven behavioral health staff and providers dedicated to providing the highest quality mental health care and substance use services to all New Yorkers. Together, we strengthen millions of lives and we are looking for ambitious and committed providers to join us. Learn more about opportunities for impact in our health system here.

For behavioral health providers motivated by mission-driven work, NYC Health + Hospitals offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career at the forefront of public psychiatry. Bring your empathy and expertise to strengthening behavioral health services for New Yorkers citywide.

About Children’s Crisis Intervention Service

NYC H+H/Metropolitan seeks talented and passionate social workers specialized in children and adolescent mental health assessment and crisis intervention techniques.

The Children's Crisis Intervention Service (CCIS) is a short-term crisis program serving children and adolescents. Our Child Crisis Specialists provide comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, and stabilization services to youth and their families during times of acute need. The program’s goal is to help families safely navigate crisis, strengthen coping and safety planning, and facilitate connection to appropriate ongoing treatment and support services.

We are hiring for CCIS social work staff at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi

Typical Tasks

1. Conduct comprehensive crisis assessments with youth following emergency department presentations, to evaluate safety, risk, and immediate needs.

2. Provide crisis interventions, safety planning, and emotional stabilization for youth experiencing acute behavioral health crises.

3. Deliver short-term therapeutic support and psychoeducation to help families and caregivers understand the crisis, strengthen coping strategies, and build resilience.

4. Coordinate care with emergency department staff, outpatient providers, schools, and community agencies to ensure continuity of support.

5. Participate in multidisciplinary case consultations and team meetings to review cases and support best outcomes for youth and families.

6. Maintain trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach when engaging youth and families from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.

2. LANGUAGE To support our diverse client population, bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

Join a team dedicated to supporting children and adolescents at one of the most critical moments in their lives. As part of the CCIS team, you would work directly with youth and their caregivers, following emergency department visits, helping them navigate moments of acute crisis. You would provide stabilization, develop safety planning, and provide short-term therapeutic support. Through comprehensive assessment and coordinated care, you would play a vital role in guiding families from crisis toward connection, healing, and long-term stability.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, dental, vision, retirement saving plans and paid time off.

· Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week

· Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

· Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts

· Opportunity to receive $30,000 in loan repayment through the BH4NYC Loan Repayment Program

· College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

· College Savings Program

· Union Benefits for eligible titles

· Multiple employee discounts programs

· Commuter Benefits Programs

Pay: $85,078.00 per year

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW (Required)

Work Location: In person