Social Worker

Samaritan Daytop Village•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides clinical services to persons served, including individual, couples, group, and family counseling; intake and screening assessments for program applicants; crisis counseling; and family counseling. The role conducts psychosocial assessments and mental health and mental status examinations, recommends treatment plans, and makes internal and external referrals. The work supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
Valid New York State LMSW or LCSW preferred.
One to three years of clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment or shelter experience preferred.
In-depth knowledge of New York City’s medical and behavioral health care organizations and services, including substance use disorder treatment, education, employment services, and non-traditional community support groups.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and 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.
One to three years of clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment or shelter experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and mental health evaluations.
Provide individual, couples, group, and family counseling consistent with clients’ treatment plans; refer designated clients to 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 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 policy 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.