Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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

THE ORGANIZATIONJacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.orgJOB SUMMARYThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical and programmatic support to participants, families, and staff across agency programs. The LCSW is responsible for conducting short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and staff training to promote the social-emotional well-being of participants. This position requires experience in school-based, behavioral health, or family service settings, as well as expertise in trauma-informed care and mental health resource coordination.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESMajor Duties and ResponsibilitiesDirect Services & Clinical SupportProvide short-term counseling and case support to participants and families, utilizing trauma-informed, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing approaches.Conduct crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed, ensuring participant and staff safety.Develop and implement customized crisis navigation plans for program sites.Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all participant interactions and referrals.Collect and enter de-identified, aggregate data on mental health referrals to assess participant needs and inform program planning.Training & Capacity BuildingTrain and support staff on topics including mental health diagnoses, symptoms, behavioral indicators, and available community resources.Provide consultation to staff on effective engagement strategies for participants with mental health or behavioral challenges and develop tools to support consistent use of these strategies across programs.Support program teams in implementing trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques.Identify and work with part-time social work interns, providing guidance and support to ensure alignment with program goals and participant needs.Resource Coordination & DYCD SupportSubmit requests for resources and supports to DYCD on an ongoing basis to ensure participant needs are met in a timely manner.Coordinate with DYCD for additional supports such as transportation assistance, paraprofessionals, nurses, or other staffing needs.Build and maintain partnerships with local mental health providers and community-based organizations to facilitate referrals and service access.Maintain biweekly communication with the school guidance team to coordinate services, share updates, and ensure participant needs are being met.Collaboration & ComplianceCollaborate with program leadership to ensure services align with agency standards and DYCD contractual requirements.Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities.Adhere to all agency, DYCD, and HIPAA confidentiality and documentation standards.STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State.Minimum 2-3 years of post-graduate experience in a school, behavioral health, or family service setting.SIFI certification is a plus.Experience working with individuals and families with mental health diagnoses.Proven ability to conduct short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and use trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approaches.Experience training staff on mental health topics and community resource navigation.Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team within a diverse community setting.Maintain consistency and accuracy in data collection and entry to support program evaluation and compliance reporting.Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, and database management.Benefits:Generous Paid Time Off package of 13 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 days of vacation, and 6 personal days.Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salaryStudent Loan Assistance and Education AssistanceHealth, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and Life InsuranceEAP ServicesJacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.