Trauma-Informed Social Worker, Lev Initiative (Outpatient)

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services is seeking a licensed social worker to provide outpatient mental health care, including Lev Initiative services for survivors of intimate partner violence, within a hybrid Brooklyn setting.

The clinician will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with psychiatric, medical, housing, and legal supports while maintaining trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice across diverse Jewish and broader communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program and an NY LCSW license.
• Experience providing outpatient mental health treatment in clinic or similar settings preferred.
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics intersecting with Jewish identity and culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and risk assessments for clients.
• Develop, review, and update treatment plans with clients and supports as needed.
• Provide individual, family, group, collateral, and crisis services including Lev Initiative therapy.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric, medical, legal, housing, and community supports.
• Attend clinical meetings, trainings, and supervision; maintain timely documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural humility

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Electronic health records

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or social work

New York State LCSW license

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Tele-mental health platforms

Job description

Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services is seeking a licensed social worker to provide outpatient mental health care, including Lev Initiative services for survivors of intimate partner violence, within a hybrid Brooklyn setting.

The clinician will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with psychiatric, medical, housing, and legal supports while maintaining trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice across diverse Jewish and broader communities.