Amy A.

Social Work Manager

New York, New York, United States

About

Amy Acosta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work with experience supporting adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, complex trauma, and co-occurring psychosocial challenges. As a bilingual clinician fluent in Spanish, I am passionate about providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care to diverse populations across inpatient medical and psychiatric settings. My clinical background includes case management, supportive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and group facilitation, with a strong focus on building therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, collaboration, and dignity. In recent years, I have expanded into leadership and supervisory roles, providing guidance and mentorship to social work interns and clinical staff within hospital-based medicine and psychiatry services. I value fostering supportive team environments, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping clinicians grow in their practice while delivering high-quality patient care.

Experience

  • Manager, Social Work Services at Lenox Hill Hospital
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • New York State Psychiatric Institute (On-site)
    • Social Work Supervisor I - Spanish Language
      Nov 2023 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Washington Heights Community Service (WHCS) 5 South Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

    • Social Worker II
      Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Washington Heights Community Service (WHCS) 5 South Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

  • Psychotherapist in Private Practice at Moments Here, LCSW, PC
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • NYC Health + Hospitals (New York, New York, United States · On-site)
    • Level II Social Worker
      Oct 2019 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, Victim Services Program

    • Level I Social Worker
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, Victim Services Program

  • Clinical Social Work Intern at New York State Psychiatric Institute
    Jun 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr

    Audubon Clinic - Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (September 2017 - May 2018) Washington Heights Community Service (WHCS) 4 South Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (June 2017 - August 2017)