Social Worker (The Monument)

Goddard Riverside Community Center•New York, NY

About The Position

Goddard Riverside is hiring a Social Worker for The Monument. The role conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for NYC Supportive Housing Applications and provides clinical support to residents with complex needs. It helps residents access permanent supportive housing and connects them with behavioral health services to support housing stability. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The salary range is $65,000–$70,000; the offer depends on relevant experience and preferred qualifications. The position combines clinical assessment and crisis support with caseload management, service planning, advocacy, referrals, and coordination with program staff and community providers. Work takes place in both office and field settings, including a residential setting serving clients with complex needs and work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Current New York State LMSW licensure.
Experience conducting psychiatric or biopsychosocial assessments; experience with people experiencing serious mental illness, homelessness, or co-occurring substance use is preferred.
Understanding of Housing First and harm reduction models.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, including knowledge of the DSM-5.
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with individuals facing complex challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear, thorough clinical writing.
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Sound judgment and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Outlook.
Ability to use or learn electronic databases, programs, and funder-related software such as CARES.
Frequent walking and standing; ability to lift up to 30 pounds, such as client belongings during moves.
Ability to work in office and field settings, in all weather conditions, and in a residential setting serving clients with complex needs.

Nice To Haves

LCSW.
Familiarity with NYC supportive housing, SPOA, and the NYC behavioral health service system.
Bilingual Spanish and English.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or a Chinese dialect in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for NYC Supportive Housing Applications (2010e), reviewing psychiatric history, diagnosis, functional impairments, and housing needs.
Manage a small caseload of clinically complex clients and maintain timely, accurate, confidential case records and documentation.
Provide clinical assessment support to program staff during 911 calls and mental health crises, including de-escalation and coordination with emergency responders.
Complete respite referrals and coordinate placements.
Support SPOA applications connecting eligible clients with mental health wraparound services such as Care Coordination, ACT, and Intensive Case Management.
Perform intake, biopsychosocial assessment, service planning, advocacy, referrals, and escort services for caseload clients.
Conduct suicide, violence, and self-neglect risk assessments and develop safety plans as needed.
Provide short-term, trauma-informed crisis intervention.
Connect clients with mental health, substance use, medical, and other community resources, including follow-up after hospitalizations or discharges.
Consult with and provide clinical guidance to case managers and other program staff.
Maintain accurate and timely data entry and documentation in compliance with funder and regulatory requirements.
Interface with community agencies, funders, and stakeholders, and help expand behavioral health resources available to clients.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training programs, and supervision; participate in program evaluation and quality improvement.
Perform other duties as required.