Impactful LCSW: Trauma-Informed Counseling & Community

Jacob-A-Riis-Neighborhood-Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan assistance

Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and

Life Insurance

EAP Services

Job summary

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement seeks an LCSW to provide clinical and programmatic support across agency programs in Western Queens. The role requires trauma-informed, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing approaches to counseling and crisis intervention.

You will train staff and coordinate with DYCD to ensure timely resource access. The position emphasizes documentation accuracy, data collection for evaluation, and collaboration with school teams, interns, and community partners

Qualifications

• MSW required and LCSW in NY.
• Minimum 2–3 years post-graduate experience in school/behavioral health/family services.
• Experience delivering short-term counseling and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention for participants and families.
• Train staff on mental health topics and resource navigation.
• Develop crisis navigation plans and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and aggregate data for program planning.
• Coordinate with DYCD for transportation and staffing needs.
• Collaborate with school teams and community partners while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention

Documentation and data entry

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Job description

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement seeks an LCSW to provide clinical and programmatic support across agency programs in Western Queens. The role requires trauma-informed, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing approaches to counseling and crisis intervention.

You will train staff and coordinate with DYCD to ensure timely resource access. The position emphasizes documentation accuracy, data collection for evaluation, and collaboration with school teams, interns, and community partners