Social Worker

Samaritan Daytop Village•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides clinical services to persons served in support of Samaritan Daytop Village’s mission and goals. Services include individual, couples, group, and family counseling; intake and screening assessments; crisis counseling; psychosocial assessments; mental health and mental status evaluations; treatment planning recommendations; and internal and external referrals. The role also supports families facing barriers to services, maintains compliant client records, and builds relationships with community agencies and service providers.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
In-depth knowledge of New York City’s medical and behavioral health care organizations and networks, including substance use disorder treatment, education and employment services, and non-traditional community support groups.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records (EHR).
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Valid New York State LMSW or LCSW preferred.
One to three years of demonstrated clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment or shelter experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and mental health evaluations.
Provide individual, couples, group, and family counseling consistent with clients’ treatment plans; recommend appropriate levels of care and document SOAP notes and counseling sessions.
Conduct mental health and substance use screenings for adults and adolescents ages 12–17, and developmental screenings for children ages 0–5 at Family sites; make appropriate referrals based on screening results.
Provide crisis intervention until a crisis has been stabilized.
Participate in incident follow-ups as needed.
Conduct psychosocial and family assessments, including assessments for Supportive Housing, as needed.
Assist families with barriers to services and make appropriate referrals.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client records in compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures.
Comply with 42 CFR confidentiality requirements and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Serve as a liaison to community agencies and organizations and foster professional relationships with service providers and referral sources.
Design and facilitate specialized therapeutic groups based on client and program needs.