Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Rush, NY (#R10142)

Location: Rush, NY
Employment Type: Full-time (30-40 hours/week)
Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $42.00/hour

Provide critical mental health services to justice-involved youth (13-21) at a detention center. Deliver trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation support to promote positive behavioral change during incarceration.

• Competitive Compensation: Industry-leading hourly rates $40.00/hr - $42.00/hr.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Sick days
  • Health insurance
  • Matching 401k
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday (30-40 hours/week), on-site.
• Caseload: Average of 15 youth per week.
• Professional Growth: Develop specialized expertise in juvenile justice mental health within a multidisciplinary team.

• Education: Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy.
• Licensure: Active NYS license (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT).
• Experience: 3+ years post-licensure; juvenile justice/trauma experience preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Crisis intervention, treatment planning.
• Soft Skills: Cultural sensitivity, staff training, collaborative care.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish desirable but not required.

• Conduct one-on-one sessions with youth (ages 13–21) to assess mental health needs and provide therapeutic support.
• Facilitate group sessions to address common behavioral health topics, coping strategies, and peer support.
• Manage and coordinate care for youth, including referrals and collaboration with internal health services and external agencies.
• Provide consultation to detention center staff regarding youth behavioral health.
• Deliver training to staff on behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and best practices for working with at-risk youth.
• Develop and update policies and procedures related to mental health care within the facility.
• Educate youth on behavioral health topics, coping skills, and rehabilitation strategies.
• Maintain confidential clinical records and prepare required documentation in accordance with county and legal standards.
• Work closely with the Center’s health services clinic, other County departments, and outside agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of mental health programs and interventions at the Center.
• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Monroe County policies.
• Respond to mental health crises as needed, providing immediate support and intervention.