Social Worker LCSW

Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) is a patient-centered, team-based multispecialty practice in central Brooklyn that provides affordable, comprehensive outpatient medical and dental services. The center serves families in North and Central Brooklyn, with a mission to provide high-quality care with dignity, especially to underserved populations, regardless of ability to pay.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides competent, safe, compassionate, patient-focused preventive and treatment care and counseling. The role includes assessments, referrals, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, direct therapy, service coordination, advocacy, and collaboration with clinical teams and community providers. The social worker also contributes to treatment planning, clinician education, clinical supervision as assigned, and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Current New York State LCSW licensure.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and computer skills.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork and effective interpersonal relations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in outpatient psychiatry is preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and understanding of psychosis, OCD, and substance use disorder counseling.
• Recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral activation techniques.
• Experience with or understanding of eClinical Works.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake assessments for patients new to the clinic.
• Assess patients and refer them for appropriate behavioral health care.
• Serve as a liaison among patients and families, clinic departments, and other service entities across the continuum of care.
• Maintain detailed, current records of daily activities and reports, and document all interventions and services in the Electronic Health Record.
• Provide crisis intervention, including referrals to food pantries, emergency housing assistance, drug treatment, shelters, and domestic violence services.
• Provide short-term counseling to help patients adjust to physical or mental health diagnoses, follow treatment plans, and receive professional and moral support during adjustment and service coordination.
• Document and report suspected child abuse and neglect cases to the Administration for Children Services.
• Provide direct treatment within the clinic using appropriate modalities, including individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Advocate for patients with other Medical Center programs and serve as a liaison with community providers.
• Present pertinent clinical topics to trainees and fellow clinicians.
• Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, present cases, and recommend social-work interventions based on patient needs.
• Provide clinical supervision to social workers (BSW/LMSW) as assigned.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures and comply with objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match.
• Free life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Loan forgiveness program of up to $50,000, including a program for LCSWs at an FQHC.
• Transportation plan.
• Generous paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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