Summary: The Social Worker at the Healthy Brain Network will be responsible for coordinating and contributing to no-cost diagnostic evaluations conducted for the Healthy Brain Network (HBN), an exciting initiative aimed at collecting imaging, genetic, and phenotypic data from 10,000 children and adolescents. The comprehensive psychological evaluations can provide diagnosis and support IEP advocacy and include measures of cognition, executive functioning, academic achievement, language and social and emotional functioning. The Social Worker will be primarily responsible for completing detailed psycho-social histories, conducting diagnostic mental health assessments and assisting families with referrals. The Social Worker will be interfacing directly with children, adolescents, and families at one of our HBN diagnostic centers (located in Harlem). Reporting to the Social Work Supervisor, this is an exempt, full-time position located at our Harlem location. The position will be a hybrid of work from home and in office work. The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website. |
Responsibilities: - Conduct intake interviews with parents to obtain background history for the psychological evaluation
- Maintain clear and concise participant reports and records (both paper and electronic records)
- Assist in conducting diagnostic and/or clinical assessments including:
- Semi-Structured Psychiatric Diagnostic Interview (KSADS)
- Academic and Language Testing (no prior experience necessary)
- Assist with development of feedback reports and provide/participate in clinical feedback sessions with participants and parents including referrals and treatment recommendations (school-based treatment recommendations are provided)
- Conducting safety assessments with regard to suicidality and abuse
- Participate in weekly case conferences to present cases and consult with multi-disciplinary team including psychiatrists, school psychologists, speech pathologist, clinical psychologist, neuropsychologists
- Assist in the establishment of the HBN referral network with outside agencies, providers, and community resources
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Qualifications: Education: - Masters Degree, or higher, in Social Work
- Minimum 1 year experience required
- New graduates will be considered with relevant internship experience
Experience: - Strong writing skills
- Understanding of DSM-V diagnostic procedures
- Crisis management skills
- Ability to work effectively with adolescents, families, professionals, and other personnel from a wide range of backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups
- Teamwork ethic; positive, flexible attitude; ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities
- Proficiency in a second language a plus
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Special Considerations: Please upload your CV during the application process. The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. |
