Lev Initiative Social Worker — Trauma-Informed Care

Jewish Board; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Jewish Board in Brooklyn seeks a licensed clinician to provide assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy to a diverse outpatient caseload within the Center for Jewish Mental Health. A portion of the role focuses on Lev Initiative clients, serving survivors of intimate partner violence and their families when appropriate.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, collaboration with community services, and maintaining thorough documentation in compliance with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program and NY LCSW license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and risk assessments.
• Develop, review, and update treatment plans with clients and supports.
• Provide culturally responsive individual, family, group, collateral, and crisis services including Lev Initiative psychotherapy.
• Integrate Jewish cultural context into assessment and treatment while maintaining client-centered approach.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric, medical, school, legal, housing, domestic violence, and other supports.
• Collaborate with internal partners to support referrals, group enrollment, and continuity of care.
• Facilitate Lev Initiative psychotherapy groups and document participation, progress, risks, and follow-up needs.
• Attend clinical meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation per CJMH and regulatory standards.

Skills

Cultural humility

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy

Assessment

Treatment planning

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Documentation

Client-centered approach

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work

New York State LCSW license

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Tele-mental health platforms

Job description

Jewish Board in Brooklyn seeks a licensed clinician to provide assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy to a diverse outpatient caseload within the Center for Jewish Mental Health. A portion of the role focuses on Lev Initiative clients, serving survivors of intimate partner violence and their families when appropriate.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, collaboration with community services, and maintaining thorough documentation in compliance with