Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.
With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.
As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.
Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none.
Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.
Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.
With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.
As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.
Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none.
Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.
Social Worker (LMSW)
Mobile Crisis Unit
Location:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center – In Person, Queens, NY
Job Type:
Full-Time and Part- Time
Schedule:
Day and Evening shifts available
(Rotating weekends and holidays required)
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rate
Shift differential applicable where appropriate
Position Summary
The Social Worker provides mobile, community-based mental health crisis intervention services as part of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Mobile Crisis Unit. This role delivers rapid assessment, stabilization, short-term intervention, and linkage to ongoing care for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
High-impact, community-based crisis work
Collaborative multidisciplinary team including clinicians and peer specialists
Meaningful work supporting individuals during critical moments
Competitive compensation with shift differentials
Key Responsibilities
Respond to psychiatric and behavioral health crises in community and home-based settings
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments
Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and de-escalation
Deliver case management, client advocacy, and care coordination services
Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress toward treatment goals
Provide psychoeducation to patients and family members regarding mental health conditions
Coordinate referrals to inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary crisis response team
Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required
New York State LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC license required
Open to limited permit holders Prior clinical experience in hospital, CPEP, mobile crisis, or discharge planning strongly preferred
Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced environments Strong crisis intervention, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in dynamic situations Computer proficiency required
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