SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW/LCSW)

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) to join their Behavioral Health team. This role is vital in providing comprehensive behavioral health services, including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ healthcare and the ability to work with diverse populations. This full-time position offers a supportive environment, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Low-cost medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

403B retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work and NYS licensure (LMSW/LCSW) required.
• 1+ years post-Master’s clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family/couples, and group psychotherapy.
• Conduct assessments and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention

Psychotherapy

Assessment Skills

Documentation

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

EPIC Electronic Charting System

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About Us

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are continuously pioneering research, advocacy and education to drive positive change around the world, because we believe healthcare is a human right.

About Us

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are continuously pioneering research, advocacy and education to drive positive change around the world, because we believe healthcare is a human right.

Our Mission

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ+ health issues.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) to join our Behavioral Health team. The Social Worker provides individual psychotherapy to Callen-Lorde patients and members of their families of choice, along with family/couple and group psychotherapy. This role involves conducting assessments for medical patients seeking behavioral health services, providing crisis intervention, and referring patients within Callen-Lorde or externally as appropriate.

Depending on clinic needs, the social worker may work in one or more of the following settings:

• Article 28 clinic, providing short-term therapy using evidence-based models
• Article 28 clinic, providing integrated behavioral health assessments and referrals
• Article 31 clinic, providing therapy using evidence-based models
• Article 31 clinic, providing therapy on a walk-in basis using an open-access model
  
  

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
• Write letters for patients seeking gender-affirming surgery as appropriate
• Participate in agency on-call services
• Provide clinical, administrative, and documentation supervision to staff as assigned
  
  

Work Schedule

Callen-Lorde's Behavioral Health Clinic is open Monday through Friday. This is a full-time position which will include some evening hours.

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, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403B retirement savings plan.

• 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 Article 31 and/or Article 28 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 ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• Ability to work independently but yet be team focused
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and helpful under stress
• Excellent attention to detail

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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