SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW/LCSW)

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,939 - 92,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center is seeking a Social Worker (LMSW) to join our Behavioral Health team in New York. This full-time role involves providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and support for patients’ care coordination.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, possess LMSW or LCSW licensure, and have experience with diverse populations. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, dental, vision coverage, and a generous paid time off plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years post-Master’s clinical experience working with adults and groups preferred.
• Experience in Article 31 and/or Article 28 outpatient practices preferred.
• Knowledge of LGBT and HIV-related health/mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive behavioral health services within LMSW/LCSW scope.
• Conduct assessments and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed.
• Provide individual, family/couples, and group psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with behavioral health management and care coordinators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Electronic charting (EPIC)

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

NYS licensure – LMSW or LCSW

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Callen-Lorde Community Health Center – Manhattan – New York, NY 10011

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $66,939.60 – $92,500.00 per year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, mission‑driven, and clinically skilled Social Worker (LMSW) to join our Behavioral Health team in a grant‑funded role supporting two specialized programs: Hook Up and Bridge (HUB) and Crystal Methamphetamine Harm Reduction Services (MTH/MTC). The Social Worker provides individual psychotherapy to Callen‑Lorde patients and members of their families of choice, as well as family/couple and group psychotherapy. This role also includes conducting behavioral health assessments for medical patients, providing crisis intervention, supporting care coordination and case management needs, and referring patients within Callen‑Lorde or externally as appropriate. This position is focused on the clinical and programmatic deliverables of the HUB and MTH/MTC grants, with services, caseload, work hours, and site assignments guided by grant requirements and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive behavioral health services within LMSW/LCSW scope of practice
• Conduct assessments and facilitate appropriate referrals
• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed
• Provide individual, family/couples, and group psychotherapy
• Collaborate with behavioral health management, psychiatry providers, primary care providers, and care coordinators
• Maintain current productivity standards through patient scheduling and monitoring
• Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives
• Support grant‑related program goals, service delivery requirements, and documentation/reporting expectations as assigned
• Write letters for patients seeking gender‑affirming surgery as appropriate
• Participate in agency on‑call services

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position based within Callen‑Lorde’s Behavioral Health Clinic, which operates Monday through Friday. The role requires onsite presence four (4) days per week, with one (1) hybrid/remote day, and includes some evening hours based on clinic and patient care needs.

Benefits

Salary will depend on experience and will be accompanied by a comprehensive package including an exceptional low‑cost medical plan option for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and/or your family, dental insurance, vision insurance, no‑cost life insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, a Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work and NYS licensure – LMSW or LCSW required
• 1+ years post‑Master’s clinical experience working with both adult individuals and groups preferred
• Experience working in New York State Article31 and/or Article28 outpatient practice setting preferred
• Knowledge of LGBT‑ and HIV‑related health/mental health issues and concerns
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy is required
• The ability to maintain ongoing documentation in an electronic charting system (EPIC)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Commitment to the mission of Callen‑Lorde Community Health Center
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle multiple, simultaneous tasks
• Ability to work independently but remain team‑focused
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and helpful under stress
• Excellent attention to detail