Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is hiring: Social Worker in New York

Overview

Social Worker at Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. provides clinical services including individual and specialized group counseling, intake/screening assessments, crisis counseling, and family counseling. Conducts psychosocial assessments, mental health/mental status examinations, and makes treatment planning recommendations in support of the mission of Samaritan Daytop Village.

What You Will Do

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations.
• Conduct individual, couples, group, and family counseling and make referrals for appropriate levels of care with documented SOAP notes.
• Conduct mental health and substance use screenings for adults and adolescents (12-17) and developmental screens for children (0-5); provide referrals based on screenings.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed until stabilization.
• Participate in Incident follow-ups as needed.
• Conduct psychosocial/family assessments and assessments for Supportive Housing as needed.
• Assist families with barriers to service and make referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client records compliant with regulatory requirements and agency policy.
• Comply with 42 CFR confidentiality, HIPAA privacy, and security regulations.
• Serve as a liaison to community agencies and organizations; foster professional linkages with service providers and referral sources.
• Design and facilitate specialized therapeutic groups based on client and program needs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of demonstrated clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment or shelter experience preferred
• NYS LMSW/LCSW licensure preferred
• Knowledge of NYC's network of medical and behavioral health care organizations, including substance use disorders, treatment services, education, employment services, and community supports
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR
• Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations