LCSW: Trauma-Informed Counselor & Training Lead

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP Services

Retirement Plan (50% match up to 6%)

Student Loan Assistance

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community-based nonprofit serving youth, adults, and families in Western Queens. The LCSW will deliver short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and staff training to promote social-emotional well-being across programs.

The role requires experience in school-based or behavioral health settings, and a commitment to trauma-informed care and resource coordination with DYCD and community providers.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention for participants and families.
• Train staff on mental health topics and community resource navigation.
• Coordinate with DYCD and school teams to ensure services align with standards.

Skills

MSW

LCSW NY

2-3 years post-graduate experience

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Staff training

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community-based nonprofit serving youth, adults, and families in Western Queens. The LCSW will deliver short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and staff training to promote social-emotional well-being across programs.

The role requires experience in school-based or behavioral health settings, and a commitment to trauma-informed care and resource coordination with DYCD and community providers.