Social Worker

Samaritan Daytop Village•Queens, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides clinical services to people served by Samaritan Daytop Village, including individual and specialized group counseling, intake and screening assessments for program applicants, crisis counseling, and family counseling. The role conducts psychosocial assessments and mental health or mental status examinations, develops treatment planning recommendations, and makes internal and external referrals. The work supports the agency’s mission and goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
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 settings; preferred.
In-depth knowledge of New York City’s diverse medical and behavioral health care network, including substance use disorders and treatment services, education and employment services, and non-traditional community support groups.

Responsibilities

Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and mental health evaluations.
Provide individual, couples, group, and family counseling in keeping with client 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 referrals based on screening results.
Provide crisis intervention until the crisis has stabilized and participate in incident follow-ups as needed.
Conduct psychosocial and family assessments, including psychosocial assessments for Supportive Housing, as needed.
Help families address 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 concrete-service providers, community-service providers, and referral sources.
Design and facilitate specialized therapeutic groups based on client and program needs.