Senior Social Worker

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US seeks a licensed Senior Social Worker for our Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center in New York. You will provide clinical treatment, maintain accurate EHR-driven documentation, and participate in crisis intervention and discharge planning within NY regulations.

The role requires LMSW/LMHC, at least 3 years of supervisory and clinical experience, and the ability to work evenings or weekends. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong teamwork and trauma-informed care are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Educational requirements LMSW/LMHC (Required).
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience.
• Evening and/or weekend availability.
• Knowledge of substance use and mental illness with families, youth, and adults.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication; work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient data entry and EHR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment under scope of practice and NYCRR Part 600 guidelines.
• Monitor data integrity and document services per SUS policies and laws.
• Engage in outreach and liaison with community providers and referral sources.
• Supervise social work and peer staff.
• Contribute to discharge planning, collateral contacts, and safety planning.
• Coordinate with MCOs for notifications and follow-ups on crisis stays.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and case conferences.
• Provide individual and group counseling for mental health and substance use disorders.

Skills

Supervision

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree

LMSW

LMHC

Tools

Excel

Teams

Windows

Outlook

Job description

Min

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

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 4pm-12am Fri/Sat 12am-8am

Sr. Social Worker

Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center

Educational Requirements: LMSW, LMHC (Required)

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR (Part 600 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations).
• Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services.
• In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required.
• Supervise Social work and peer staff
• Participates in client(s) discharge planning, collateral contact and safety planning.
• Establish connections with MCO’s regarding notification sheets, follow ups, clinicals and discharged clinicals for Crisis stay
• Attends staff meetings, in-serving 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.
• Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
• On -Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Master degree's
• Educational Requirements: LMSW, LMHC (Required)
• Minimal 3 years ’supervisory experience
• Minimum 3 years 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; customer service focus in interactions with diverse client population.
• Ability to document and review professional clinical notes within appropriate timelines and input in 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 hr 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 yr of employment)

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing 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.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

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 services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contactthe Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2026-18630

Work Location

In Person