Licensed Master Social Worker

Housing Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate LMSW therapist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on establishing therapeutic relationships with clients, promoting mental health, and ensuring a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Social Work and a commitment to client advocacy. With a strong emphasis on community service and a collaborative approach, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Join a pioneering organization that values social entrepreneurship and community well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in mental health counseling.
• Well versed in diagnosis and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of client records.
• Prepare treatment records and reports.
• Guide clients in developing coping strategies.

Skills

Mental Health Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Effective Listening

Critical Thinking

Treatment Planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $70,000 yearly commensurate with experience.

Overview

The LMSW therapist establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients and helps clients with emphasis on prevention. The LMSW therapist works with clients and groups to promote optimum mental health. The LMSW is responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
• Assess each client for risk level and complete safety planning/monitoring as needed
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
• Complete comprehensive assessments with DSM 5 diagnosis
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
• Complete progress notes for each session within 24-48 hours and complete billing for the session
• Engage in outreach to clients who do not attend scheduled appointments and document appropriately
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate client’s physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Evaluate the effectiveness of therapy programs and client’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients status
• Monitor client’s use of medications
• Learn about new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Participate in monthly continuing education
• The Therapist will have access to PHI during the course of his/her work activities. Incumbent will use this information to provide psychiatric therapy as needed in compliance with all OMH 599 regulations and guidelines relative to established plan of care. ALL HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines must be maintained and kept at all times.
• Attendance of in-service trainings required.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Current NYS licensure or possesses a permit from the New York State Education Department.
• Minimum 2 years experience in providing mental health counseling/therapy within a clinical setting.
• Well versed in diagnosis, therapy, educational programs and development of treatment plans
• Able to deal effectively with variety of patient mental disabilities and dysfunctions
• Provide crisis intervention and treatment for patients which may require special observation.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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