LMSW Therapist

Housing Works • New York, NY

8d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The LMSW Therapist establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned clients and supports prevention-focused care. The therapist works with individuals and groups to promote optimal mental health and is responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment in the clinic. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, client advocacy, progress monitoring, and coordination with other staff and community services. The therapist must maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines, including applicable OMH 599 regulations and established plans of care.

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 a variety of patient mental disabilities and dysfunctions.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and treatment, including for patients who may require special observation.
• Effective customer service and listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client treatment.
• 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 and 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 for each session within 24–48 hours and complete session billing.
• Conduct outreach to clients who miss scheduled appointments and document it appropriately.
• Collaborate with staff to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental conditions based on review of client information.
• Evaluate therapy program effectiveness and client progress toward identified objectives.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to reflect changes in client status.
• Monitor clients’ medication use.
• 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 participate in monthly continuing education.
• Use protected health information to provide psychiatric therapy as needed, in compliance with OMH 599 regulations, guidelines, and established plans of care.
• Maintain HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines.
• Attend required in-service trainings.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from, with Housing Works covering most of the plan cost and 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