Social Worker Team Leader (LMSW) (Astoria)

Hogar, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogar, Inc in New York City is seeking a Team Leader (LMSW) to oversee a social services team within the shelter. The role combines clinical supervision with administrative oversight to ensure high-quality service delivery.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual counseling within LMSW scope, coordinate crisis interventions, and link clients to treatment programs. Must be bilingual English/Spanish a plus; evening shifts, weekends, and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMSW with one year post-graduate experience.
• Supervisory and leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Harm Reduction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MSWs and case managers; oversee caseloads.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments for clients.
• Provide individual counseling within LMSW scope.
• Offer emergency and crisis intervention.
• Deliver ADL skills training and supportive counseling.
• Ensure accurate documentation per DHS/funder requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and program development.
• Develop advocacy networks with community resources.
• Support training and onboarding of new staff.
• Link clients to substance abuse and mental health programs.
• Coordinate with NP or community providers on treatment plans and meds.
• Lead three group sessions weekly and report to Program Director.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Strengths Based Case Management

Harm Reduction

Recovery Oriented principles

Group curricula

Entitlement systems

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Team Leader (LMSW):

The Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the social services team within the shelter. This involves working collaboratively to address client needs and ensure effective service delivery. The Team Leader provides both clinical and administrative supervision, ensures compliance with DHS standards, and may conduct more complex assessments and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise MSWs and case managers; oversee caseload assignments.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments for all assigned clients.
• Conduct individual counseling or short-term interventions as needed (within LMSW scope).
• Provide emergency and crisis service intervention.
• Provide supportive counseling and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills training to clients.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with DHS and funder requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to program development.
• Establish advocacy network with community resources.
• Support training and onboarding of new staff.
• Link clients to substance abuse and mental health treatment programs.
• Collaborate with the onsite Nurse Practitioner or community mental health provider to ensure clients' treatment plans, including medication management.
• Conduct three (3) group sessions weekly and provide detailed to the Program Director.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work evenings, at least one Saturday a month and some holidays.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs within the building assigned.
• Must be able to escort clients to appointments as needed.
• On call 24/7

Qualifications:

• Licensed Master Social Worker required, with one (1) year of post graduate working experience.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, and homeless adults. Demonstrated experience and knowledge utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Strengths Based Case Management, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented principles.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group treatment and developing group curricula.
• Experience with entitlement systems and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual -English/Spanish a plus