Akido Labs · 3 hours ago
Part-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preventative & Lifestyle Medicine Focus)
New York
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$33/hr - $46/hr
2+ years expAkido Labs is an innovative healthcare provider utilizing AI to enhance care delivery. They are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support participants in a lifestyle medicine-focused program aimed at improving health outcomes for independent drivers in New York City.
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Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 behavioral health support to WHLP participants, focused on emotional wellbeing, behavior change, and social determinants of health
Support participants in developing skills related to: Stress management and emotional regulation, Coping strategies and resilience, Health-related behavior change and habit formation, Navigating life transitions, work-related stress, and burnout
Use evidence-based approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing, brief therapeutic interventions, trauma-informed care) to support engagement and progress
Support participants through a six-month lifestyle medicine–informed care program, reinforcing care plans and clinician recommendations from a behavioral health lens
Help participants identify and navigate barriers to health such as time constraints, financial strain, work schedules, transportation, food access, and social isolation
Coordinate closely with the care team (primary care, dietitian, MA, care coordinators) to ensure whole-person, integrated support
Co-facilitate and support group visits and group-based programming, including workshops focused on stress, coping, behavior change, and community connection
Support participant onboarding, engagement, retention, and follow-up outreach (in-person, phone, text, and virtual)
Document clinical interactions, care plans, and participant progress in Akido’s systems in accordance with licensure and compliance requirements
Support implementation and optimization of digital and AI-enabled tools for documentation, follow-up, and participant engagement
Pilot and refine new approaches to outreach, education, and group-based behavioral health support
Serve as a trusted presence at community events, enrollment activations, and driver engagement activities
Provide feedback on participant-facing educational materials, tools, and engagement strategies
Contribute frontline insight to help improve the care experience for both participants and the care team
Qualification
Required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New York, in good standing
2+ years of experience providing behavioral health or psychosocial support in healthcare, community-based, or social service settings
Strong interpersonal, communication, and cross-cultural skills
Experience working with individuals facing stress, trauma, or complex social needs
Comfort working in mobile, field-based, and virtual care environments
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage follow-ups, outreach, and documentation
Passion for supporting underserved communities and delivering care with dignity and respect
Preferred
Experience working in integrated primary care, community health, or value-based care models
Experience facilitating groups, workshops, or shared medical appointments
Familiarity with motivational interviewing, brief therapy models, and trauma-informed care
Experience addressing social determinants of health and care navigation
Bilingual (especially Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, or other languages commonly spoken by NYC drivers)
Experience in a startup or early-stage program environment, with comfort navigating ambiguity and wearing multiple hats
Interest in digital health and openness to using AI-enabled tools
Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve
Company
Akido Labs
Akido is a care delivery platform based in Los Angeles with the mission to ensure our most vulnerable communities thrive.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.62MKey Investors
Oak HC/FT
2025-05-15Series B· $60M
2020-12-16Series A· $11.2M
2020-12-16Corporate Round· $6.2M
Leadership Team
Prashant Samant
CEO & Co-Founder
A
Andrew Poksay
Head of Special Projects
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