Social Worker

About the role

Social Worker – Non‑Profit. A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities. The Social Worker is responsible for providing a variety of clinical services including individual and specialized group counseling to meet the needs of persons served, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, crisis counseling, and family counseling. Conducts psychosocial assessments, mental health/mental status examinations and makes treatment planning recommendations as well as internal and external client referrals. This work supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio‑psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations.
• Provide individual, couples, group, and family counseling consistent with clients’ treatment plans; document SOAP notes and counseling sessions.
• Perform mental health and substance‑use screenings for adults and adolescents (12‑17 y/o) and developmental screens for children (0‑5 y/o) at Family sites; make appropriate referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention until the crisis is stabilized and participate in incident follow‑ups as needed.
• Conduct psychosocial/family assessments for Supportive Housing as needed.
• Assist families with barriers to service and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client records in compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.
• Comply with 42 CFR confidentiality, HIPAA privacy, and security regulations.
• Serve as a liaison to community agencies and organizations; foster professional linkages and relationships with service providers and referral sources.
• Design and facilitate specialized therapeutic groups based on client and program needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work; valid NYS LMSW or LCSW preferred.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated clinical experience in substance‑use and/or mental‑health treatment or shelter experience preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of NYC’s diverse network of medical and behavioral health care organizations, including substance‑use disorder treatment services, education, employment services, and non‑traditional community support groups.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Pay

Salary: $75,165