LMSW Therapist

Housing Works • New York, NY

10d

About The Position

The LMSW Therapist establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned clients and provides therapy with an emphasis on prevention. The therapist works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health and is responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment in the clinic. The role includes conducting clinical assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing crisis intervention, monitoring progress and medication use, and coordinating services with clients and colleagues.

The therapist has access to protected health information (PHI) to provide psychiatric therapy as needed, in compliance with OMH 599 regulations and guidelines and established plans of care. All HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines must be maintained. Attendance at in-service trainings is required. This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works’ New York City employees represented by the RWDSU.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Current New York State LMSW licensure.
• At least 2 years of experience providing mental health counseling or therapy in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, therapy, educational programs, and treatment plan development.
• Ability to work effectively with patients with a variety of mental disabilities and dysfunctions.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and treatment, including for patients who may require special observation.
• Customer service abilities, including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of client treatment records.
• Assess each client’s risk level and complete safety planning and monitoring as needed.
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss their lives, helping them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
• Prepare and maintain required treatment records and reports.
• Counsel clients individually and in groups to help them overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and make changes.
• Collect client information through interviews, observation, and tests.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, including DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Advocate for clients by coordinating required services or resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Complete progress notes within 24–48 hours of each session and complete session billing.
• Conduct outreach to clients who miss scheduled appointments and document outreach appropriately.
• Collaborate with staff on clinical assessments and treatment plans.
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
• Evaluate therapy program effectiveness and client progress toward resolving identified problems and meeting objectives.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in response to changes in client status.
• Monitor clients’ use of medications.
• Keep current with developments in the field through professional literature, courses, seminars, and contact with other social service agencies.
• Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could complement therapy.
• Attend weekly team meetings and monthly continuing education.
• Maintain HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines; attend required in-service trainings.

Benefits

• Three healthcare plans to choose from; Housing Works covers most of the plan cost, with employee contributions based on salary.
• PTO accrual begins immediately, with up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• Educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.

What This Job Offers

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