Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Buffalo City Mission • Buffalo, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo City Mission is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to work across its locations in Buffalo, New York. The position provides clinical services to residents, with a particular focus on Veterans, and serves as the primary clinical liaison for the VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program. It also oversees Case Managers, supports residents’ progress toward housing stability and self-sufficiency, and helps coordinate transitions to permanent community placements. The role requires maintaining clinical documentation and meeting applicable organizational, HIPAA, federal grant, and VA standards. The employee may also be asked to perform other job-related tasks not specifically listed. Buffalo City Mission describes its work as rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its mission as serving men, women, and families facing barriers to stability.

Requirements

• Be in the midst of a mature walk with Jesus Christ.
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited university.
• Active and current New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.
• Three to five years of clinical experience in a residential or community-based setting, focused on homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to non-licensed Case Managers or BSW-level staff.
• Expertise in clinical charting and maintaining records that meet HIPAA and VA audit standards.
• Ability to interface professionally with external partners, including the VA Medical Center, HUD-VASH coordinators, and local healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working with Veterans and understanding military culture and challenges associated with the Veteran experience, such as PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health screenings for residents, with a specific focus on the Veteran population.
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison for the VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program, ensuring VA performance metrics and clinical standards are met.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify barriers to housing, including PTSD, substance use disorders, and chronic health issues.
• Supervise and mentor Case Managers to support the development of high-quality Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Audit clinical documentation and progress notes for alignment with Buffalo City Mission standards and federal grant requirements.
• Integrate clinical goals with housing and stability metrics to track residents’ progress toward self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and the VA (HUD-VASH) to facilitate transitions into permanent community placement.
• Assist in developing sustainable discharge and exit plans to reduce recidivism and support long-term housing stability.
• Assist in identifying and advocating for community resources, legal aid, and healthcare benefits for Veterans and transitional residents.
• Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Prepare and submit clinical data for board reports, grant renewals, and VA audits.
• Perform other job-related tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a single-high premium paid in full by the employer.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior