Social Worker

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized health and human services agency in Brooklyn is seeking a Social Worker to provide clinical services, including individual and group counseling. Responsibilities include assessments, crisis intervention, and maintenance of client records. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, possess 1-3 years of clinical experience, and have familiarity with community health services. Competitive salary range is $60,000 to $65,000.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in substance use or mental health treatment preferred.
• NYS LMSW/LCSW licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments for clients.
• Provide individual and family counseling services.
• Perform mental health and substance use screenings.
• Offer crisis intervention and stabilization support.
• Maintain client records in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical experience in substance use treatment

Mental health treatment knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR software

Job description

Overview

Social Worker

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Role

The Social Worker is responsible for providing a variety of clinical services including individual and specialized group counseling to meet the needs of persons served, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, crisis counseling, and family counseling. Conducts psychosocial assessments, and mental health/mental status examinations and makes treatment planning recommendations as well as internal and external client referrals. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations.
• Conducts individual, couples, group, and family counseling consistent with the objectives identified in clients’ treatment plans and makes referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients and documented SOAP notes and counseling sessions.
• Conducts mental health and substance use screenings for adults and adolescents (12-17 y/o) and developmental screens for children (0-5 y/o) located within the Family sites and appropriate referrals based on screenings.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed until the crisis has been stabilized.
• Participates in incident follow-ups as needed.
• Further conducts psychosocial/family assessments and psycho-social assessments for Supportive Housing as needed.
• Assists families with barriers to service and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
• Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete, and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure.
• Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality, HIPAA privacy, and security regulations.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies and organizations. Assists with fostering professional linkages and relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources.
• Designs and facilitates specialized, therapeutic groups based on client and program needs.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• Someone with a Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of demonstrated clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment or shelter experience preferred
• NYS LMSW/LCSW licensure preferred
• In-depth knowledge of NYC's diverse network of medical and behavioral health care organizations, including substance use disorders, treatment services, education, and employment services, and non-traditional community support groups.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.