Social Worker - LCSW

Samaritan Daytop Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,243 - 51,619; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Social Worker to provide clinical services including counseling and assessments for clients in need. You will work directly with diverse populations in a variety of settings while conducting evaluations and facilitating therapeutic groups.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and has 1-3 years of experience in mental health or substance use treatment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of over 33,000 New Yorkers annually.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in mental health or substance use treatment preferred.
• NYS LMSW/LCSW licensure is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR.

Responsibilities

• Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments and mental health evaluations.
• Provides individual, couples, and family counseling.
• Conducts mental health and substance use screenings.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintains accurate and complete client records.

Skills

Clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with diverse communities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

NYS LMSW/LCSW licensure

Job description

Overview

Social Worker

Non-Profit Leaders Can Work Anywhere….The BEST Work with Us!

$31.89 hourly

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

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The 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.