Social Worker (Residential Services)

The Children's Village•New York, NY

13d•$0 - $84,460

About The Position

The Social Worker provides comprehensive clinical services to youth ages 15–21 in residential services. The role is based in Queens and requires travel to sites in the Bronx. The Social Worker maintains an approximate caseload of 10 youth and provides weekly individual counseling, supports progress toward service plan goals, and teaches cognitive and dialectical behavioral skills. The role includes conducting mental health assessments, intakes, and psychosocial evaluations; developing and implementing treatment plans; and participating in biweekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. The Social Worker uses evidence-based practices and collaborates with community-based medical and mental health providers to coordinate care and support residents’ successful transitions into the community.

Requirements

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent; applicants with a limited permit will also be considered.
Familiarity with DBT and Trauma Informed Treatment, or willingness to acquire these skills.
Knowledge of adolescent development.
Willingness to travel between Queens and Bronx locations.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a residential setting or working with foster youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health assessments, intakes, and psychosocial evaluations.
Maintain a caseload of approximately 10 youth.
Provide weekly individual counseling.
Support youth progress toward service plan goals.
Teach cognitive and dialectical behavioral skills.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Participate in biweekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Use evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with community-based medical and mental health providers.
Maintain partnerships and coordinate care to support successful resident transitions into the community.
Travel between Queens and Bronx locations.