Licensed Master Social Worker
Job in
New York City, Richmond County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for:
Housing Works Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-11-30
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 70000 USD Yearly
USD
65000.00
70000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location
145 East 125th Street, 145 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035, USA
Pay or Shift Range
$65,000 to $70,000 USD per year. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Compensation
$65,000 to $70,000 yearly commensurate with experience.
Benefits
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.
Overview
The LMSW therapist establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients and helps clients with emphasis on prevention. The LMSW therapist works with clients and groups to promote optimum mental health. The LMSW is responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the Clinic.
Responsibilities ul>
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatmentAssess each client for risk level and complete safety planning/monitoring as neededEncourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.Complete comprehensive assessments with DSM 5 diagnosis.Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.Complete progress notes for each session within 24-48 hours and complete billing for the session.Engage in outreach to clients who do not attend scheduled appointments and document appropriately.Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.Evaluate client’s physical or mental condition based on review of client information.Evaluate the effectiveness of therapy programs and client’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients status.Monitor client’s use of medications.Learn about new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.Attend weekly team meetings.Participate in monthly continuing education.The Therapist will have access to PHI during the course of his/her work activities. Incumbent will use this information to provide psychiatric therapy as needed in compliance with all OMH 599 regulations and guidelines relative to established plan of care. ALL HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines must be maintained and kept at all times.Attendance of in-service trainings required.Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
- Current NYS LMSW licensure from the New York State Education Department.
- Minimum 2 years experience in providing mental health counseling/therapy within a clinical setting.
- Well versed in diagnosis, therapy, educational programs and development of treatment plans; able to deal effectively with variety of patient mental disabilities and dysfunctions; provide crisis intervention and treatment for patients which may require special observation.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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