Senior Social Worker

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed in New York is seeking a licensed Senior Social Worker to join their Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center. The role involves providing clinical treatment, supervising staff, and ensuring data integrity in our Electronic Health Records.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree, be LMSW and LMHC licensed, and have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory and clinical experience. Evening and weekend availability is required, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field.
• LMSW and LMHC licenses are required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment in accordance with regulations.
• Supervise social work and peer staff.
• Document clinical data accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy (Excel, Teams, Outlook)

Education

Master’s degree

LMSW, LMHC (Required)

Job description

Position Overview

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the S:US family!

S:US is seeking a licensed Senior Social Worker for our Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center.

Available schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 4 pm–12 am; Friday/Saturday 12 am–8 am.

Salary: USD $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year.

Educational Requirements

• LMSW, LMHC (Required)

Essential Job Functions

• Provide clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR (Part 600 regulations, and other applicable laws and regulations).
• Actively monitor the integrity of consumer data; ensure reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS’ Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; document all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations, and all relevant federal laws; maintain strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services.
• In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conduct limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; serve as active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources as required.
• Supervise social work and peer staff.
• Participate in client discharge planning, collateral contact, and safety planning.
• Establish connections with MCOs regarding notification sheets, follow‑ups, clinicals, and discharged clinicals for crisis stay.
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service training, case conferences, and weekly clinical meetings.
• Provide individual and group counseling (Mental Health & Substance Use D/O) as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical guidance as appropriate.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports.
• Maintain program data to ensure program compliance.
• Make community referral recommendations as appropriate to LOC level of care and community resources.
• Provide strength‑based, person‑centered, trauma‑informed Social Determinants of Health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological, and social needs.
• Provide emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
• On‑call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• LMSW, LMHC (Required).
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families, youth/children, and adults.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team; able to relate with diverse staff and provide customer‑service focus in interactions with diverse client populations.
• Ability to document and review professional clinical notes within appropriate timelines and input them in the EHR system.
• Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co‑occurring disorder.
• Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24‑hour program.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy skills (Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook).
• Experience working with children/youth and/or families.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.
• Possession of Supervision in Field Instruction (SIFI) (must secure within 1 year of employment).

Equal Opportunity Employer

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request a reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

ID: 2026-18630

Work Location: In Person