Social Worker-256448

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Association of Black Social Workers in New York seeks an experienced licensed clinician to deliver evidence-based mental health care to individuals, families, and groups, using both in-person and remote modalities.

The role requires active NYS licensure or eligibility, 3+ years in behavioral health with older adults, and strong proficiency with EHR systems. Spanish fluency is essential for direct care and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Active NYS license or eligible for LCSW or Clinical Psychology licensure.
• 3+ years in behavioral/mental health, with older adult experience.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and office productivity tools.
• Spanish fluency for direct clinical care and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals, families, and groups (in-person and remote).
• Administer mental health screening tools and create/update treatment plans.
• Provide case management and referrals to clients and collateral contacts.
• Maintain case records and reports in EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in supervision, team conferences, and program planning.
• Engage in outreach at host environments and provide psychoeducation to staff.
• Provide in-home services and participate in rotating crisis response schedule.

Skills

Licensure

Experience

EHR proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Spanish fluency

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Care: Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals, families, and groups, utilizing both in-person and remote service delivery methods.
• Assessment & Treatment Planning: Administer mental health screening tools, then construct, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Case Management & Referrals: Supply relevant information and appropriate referrals to clients and collateral contacts.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain case records, reports, and administrative metrics within mandated timeframes using electronic health systems and office software (EHR, Google Workspace, MS Excel). Ensure services adhere to regulatory guidelines.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, interdisciplinary team conferences, program planning, and staff meetings.
• Satellite Operations & Outreach: Execute outreach strategies to engage participants in host environments (e.g., older adult centers), offering case consultation and psychoeducation to facility staff.
• On-Call & In-Home Support: Provide medically necessary in-home services. Participate in a rotating schedule to carry a company mobile device for evening, weekend, and holiday crisis response.

Required Skills

• Licensure: Active NYS License or active candidacy for LCSW or Clinical Psychology (LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, or equivalent credentials evaluated).
• Experience: 3+ years in a behavioral/mental health setting or working directly with an older adult population.
• System Proficiency: Competency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and general office productivity platforms.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of outpatient clinical operating standards, such as NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Article 31 regulations.
• Bilingual Capabilities: Fluency in Spanish to provide direct clinical care and evaluations to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients.

Preferred Skills

• Host Environment Adaptation: Experience operating within co-located satellite locations alongside non-clinical staff.
• Quality Improvement: Direct engagement in clinical quality improvement and integrated care initiatives.

Schedule/Shift

8:30am-4:30pm