Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Buffalo City Mission • Buffalo, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo City Mission is hiring a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working across its Buffalo, New York locations. The role provides clinical services to residents, with a specific focus on Veterans, and serves as the primary clinical liaison for the VA Grant and Per Diem program. The LCSW also supervises Case Managers, supports housing navigation and discharge planning, and ensures clinical operations and documentation meet organizational, federal, and VA requirements.

Buffalo City Mission describes itself as a faith-centered community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, serving men, women, and families facing barriers to stability. The organization offers shelter and support intended to help people rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Requirements

• 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 work professionally with external partners, including the VA Medical Center, HUD-VASH coordinators, and local healthcare providers.
• A mature walk with Jesus Christ.

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 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.
• 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, including 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.
• Identify and advocate 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.

What This Job Offers

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