Social Worker-LMSW

About the role

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area, is seeking a Social Worker. The agency serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually and success depends on those employed. 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations
• Conducts individual, couples, group, and family counseling consistent with the objectives identified in clients’ treatment plans and makes referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients and documented SOAP notes and counseling sessions
• Conducts mental health and substance use screenings for adults and adolescents (12-17 y/o) and developmental screens for children (0-5 y/o) and makes appropriate referrals based on screenings
• Provide crisis intervention as needed until the crisis has been stabilized
• Participates in Incident follow-ups as needed
• Conducts Psychosocial/family assessments and psycho-social assessments for Supportive Housing as needed
• Assists families with barriers to service and makes appropriate referrals as needed
• Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete, and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure
• Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality, HIPAA privacy, and security regulations
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies and organizations
• Assists with fostering professional linkages, and relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources
• Designs and facilitates specialized, therapeutic groups based on client and program needs

Qualifications

• LMSW Licensure Required
• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Minimum of one to three (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 disorders, treatment services, education, and employment services, and non-traditional community support groups
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits and Pay

The salary for this position is $76,529.00, with a schedule of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, and one late night 12pm-8pm.