LMSW Social Services Lead & Team Supervisor

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc in New York, NY seeks a Social Service Lead / Team Leader (LMSW) to oversee the shelter's social services team, coordinating clinical and administrative supervision and ensuring DHS compliance.

You will supervise staff, conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual counseling and crisis intervention, link clients to services, and work with the onsite Nurse Practitioner to align treatment plans.

Qualifications

• LMSW licensure required; 1 year post-graduate experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MSWs and case managers; oversee caseload assignments.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments for clients.
• Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers; ensure treatment plans.

Skills

Psycho-social assessments

Crisis intervention

Group treatment facilitation

Case management

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Recovery-oriented principles

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc in New York, NY seeks a Social Service Lead / Team Leader (LMSW) to oversee the shelter's social services team, coordinating clinical and administrative supervision and ensuring DHS compliance.

You will supervise staff, conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual counseling and crisis intervention, link clients to services, and work with the onsite Nurse Practitioner to align treatment plans.