Clinical Social Worker/Caseworker

WHEDco Careers Page • New York, NY

8d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) provides high-quality on-site and virtual psychotherapy services to WHEDco program participants, building residents, and members of the surrounding community. The CSW is responsible for managing a caseload of individual clients, facilitating support groups and psychoeducational workshops, and delivering a range of advocacy and referral services. This role is an integral part of WHEDco’s commitment to strengthening the mental health and emotional well-being of the communities we serve.

Requirements

• LCSW or LMSW; licensure required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in providing mental health.
• Knowledge of clinical services, case management, and advocacy in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important.
• Must be a team player; and able to work with a diverse team.
• Able to proactively multi-task and adapt to changing and competing needs.
• Experience in MS Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) and excellent overall computer and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support to individuals experiencing a variety of life stressors, including anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, domestic violence, parenting challenges, and other psychosocial concerns, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Offer advocacy and coordinate referrals for services such as medication management, psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and other behavioral health supports.
• Design and lead psychoeducational workshops and therapeutic support groups that address community needs and promote emotional wellness.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with agency policies and HIPAA regulations in WHEDco’s DataSPACE on Planstreet.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary case conferences, team meetings, and both individual and group supervision to ensure integrated care and continuous professional development.
• Attend in-house and external professional trainings, workshops, and seminars to remain current with best practices in mental health treatment and community-based service delivery.
• Support quality assurance and compliance through accurate recordkeeping and adherence to clinical and administrative protocols.
• Carry out additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President and Clinical Director to enhance service delivery and support agency goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees