Social Worker Team Leader (LMSW) (Bronx)

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc in The Bronx, NY is seeking a Team Leader to oversee the social services team at the shelter, providing clinical and administrative supervision, and ensuring DHS standards are met.

You will supervise MSWs and case managers, conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and coordinate with health providers, while supporting staff training and program development.

Qualifications

• Requires Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• Experience with mental illness, substance abuse, and homeless adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MSWs and case managers; oversee caseloads.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments for assigned clients.
• Provide individual counseling within LMSW scope.
• Deliver emergency and crisis interventions.
• Provide ADL skills training and supportive counseling.
• Document accurately per DHS and funder requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and program development.
• Establish advocacy with community resources.
• Support training and onboarding of staff.
• Link clients to substance abuse and mental health services.
• Coordinate treatment plans with Nurse Practitioner or community provider.
• Lead three weekly group sessions and report to Program Director.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Strengths Based Case Management

Harm Reduction

Recovery Oriented Principles

Communication Skills

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

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Professional The Bronx, NY, US

Salary: $75,000.00 Annually

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.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Master Social Worker required, with one (1) year of post graduate working experience.
• 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.