LMSW or 50030 LCSW

DAMIAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DAMIAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER in New York, NY, is seeking an LMSW or licensed LCSW to deliver comprehensive behavioral health and care coordination services within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and adherence support for diverse populations.

The ideal candidate has a MSW with NYS LCSW licensure and at least 3 years post-MSW experience, with experience in substance use disorders and HIV services preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program with NYS LCSW license.
• Minimum of three (3) years post-MSW experience required.
• Experience with substance use disorders, MAT, HIV services, and underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and individual psychotherapy.
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans with the care team.
• Assess psychosocial and economic factors affecting health outcomes.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive behavioral health interventions.
• Identify and respond to behavioral health emergencies, including suicide risk.
• Facilitate referrals to psychiatric care, MAT, and community services.
• Assist patients and families in accessing community-based services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to promote continuity of care.
• Coordinate transitions of care with hospitals and community providers.
• Schedule interdisciplinary care coordination meetings and case conferences.
• Promote treatment adherence and patient engagement in care.
• Support HIV prevention and linkage-to-care initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSW from accredited program

Current NYS LCSW license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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LMSW or 50030 LCSW

Medical Providers RFT New York, NY, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides comprehensive behavioral health, psychotherapy, care coordination, and psychosocial support services to patients receiving care at Damian Family Care Centers. The LCSW collaborates with interdisciplinary medical, behavioral health, and community-based teams to address patients’ psychosocial, behavioral, emotional, and social determinants of health needs while promoting continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.

The LCSW is responsible for providing evidence-based clinical interventions, crisis intervention, care coordination, referral management, and patient advocacy services in compliance with NYS regulations, HIPAA requirements, HRSA/FQHC standards, and DFCC policies and procedures.

• Provide psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and individual psychotherapy services to patients across the lifespan.
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assess psychosocial, emotional, behavioral, environmental, cultural, and economic factors impacting patient health outcomes.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and patient-centered behavioral health interventions.
• Identify and appropriately respond to behavioral health emergencies, including suicide risk, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and substance use concerns.
• Facilitate referrals for psychiatric care, substance use treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), community services, housing resources, entitlement programs, and other supportive services as appropriate.
• Assist patients and families in accessing community-based services and support systems.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, case managers, care coordinators, and external agencies to promote continuity of care.
• Coordinate with hospitals, residential treatment programs, community providers, and social service agencies regarding patient transitions of care and ongoing treatment needs.
• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care coordination meetings and case conferences as clinically indicated.
• Promote treatment adherence and patient engagement in care.
• Support HIV prevention, linkage-to-care, retention-in-care, and treatment adherence initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with data collection, tracking, outreach, reporting, and quality improvement activities related to HIV and behavioral health programs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with DFCC standards, payer requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of Health Information Technology, including documentation, retrieval, and secure transmission of Electronic Health Information (EHI).
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules at all times.
• Adhere to all DFCC policies, procedures, quality standards, infection control protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain current licensure and complete all mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and commitment to evidence-based practice standards.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, staff, providers, and community partners.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to staff when appropriate.
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, committee activities, staff meetings, case reviews, and organizational training programs.
• Collaborate with leadership in identifying opportunities for program development, workflow improvement, and policy enhancement.
• Perform all duties within scope of practice and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution with Current NYS License in Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-MSW experience required and one (1) year of recent community health, FQHC, or outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience working with substance use disorders, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), HIV services, and underserved populations preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Physical & Work Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential function

• Primarily performed in a healthcare and office environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer use.
• May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel between DFCC sites as needed.
• Exposure to clinical and community environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases