Social Worker

Project Hospitality•New York, NY

31d•$32 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Provides counseling and casework services to clients living with co-occurring disorder (mental illness and substance abuse) histories in a community residence. The Social Worker (MSW) delivers trauma-informed comprehensive clinical case management and harm reduction interventions, including client advocacy and crisis intervention. Social Worker will support adults with complex psychiatric histories and active or past substance use disorders as they work towards the goal of transitioning into permanent supportive housing/independent housing.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university program
Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with the mentally ill and homeless populations
Experience with substance abuse also preferred.

Nice To Haves

LMSW or LCSW preferred
Some case management experience preferred
Trauma informed care framework application in residential or shelter environments
De-escalation techniques: Motivational Interviewing and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Knowledge of Housing First model, Harm Reduction, DSM is needed
Structural understanding of the intersection between institutionalization, psychiatric disability and housing discrimination

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments to identify client mental health, substance use and trauma history, as well as needs assessment.
Meet with clients on a regular basis, provide individual counseling using evidence based therapeutic methods.
Develop individualized service plans with clients, outlining specific goals and objectives.
Facilitate independent living and coping skills groups focusing on, but not limited to financial literacy, life skills and wellness.
Medication Supervision: support client adherence to treatment, maintain medication documentation.
Provide clinical interface with both internal and external providers such as outpatient treatment programs, medical care, detoxification and rehabilitation programs.
Provide immediate crisis de-escalation for residents experiencing acute psychological or medical distress.
Advocate for and support client access or connection to public benefits, medical and substance use/psychiatric services.
Maintain detailed electronic and physical charts tracking client milestones, progress and incident reports.
Prepare discharge summaries outlining continuation of care plans for permanent housing transition.
Participate in weekly clinical meetings and “At Risk” Meetings and professional development activities.