Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location: Bronx, New York 

Reports to: Director of Social Services

Pay Range: $100,000 - $100,000 per year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Status: Full-time (35 hour per week)

Role Summary: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will work with clients in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health, which might include alcohol and substance abuse issues. In the context of mental health counseling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker can have a huge impact on the individual during the course of their treatment.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties: 

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for, but not limited to: 

• Providing emotional and mental health counseling to groups or individuals

• Building strong rapport with clients and making accurate assessments of their problems whether mental/emotional or physical in the case of substance abuse

• Responsible for assessing clients and completing comprehensive psychological evaluations for the submission of clients housing packages

• Keeping detailed and concise records of each client during the course of their treatment

• Provide effective treatment planning and assisting clients in successfully achieving goals.

• Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.

• Assist in the detection of “at risk” clients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.

• Provide consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders

• Actively participate in meetings that support the integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients

• Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to client services and making recommendations for improvement.

• Develops and maintains liaison relationships with community resources as able, specifically other behavioral health and substance abuse agencies

• Work to establish collaborative services and to lessen duplication of care.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects and/or pilot programs 

• Interpret Center behavioral health policies and procedures to providers, institutions, agencies, recipients, and other concerned individuals.

• Participate fully in Behavioral Health departmental meetings and other agency meetings as warranted 

• Assist in behavioral health departmental tasks, including programmatic and infrastructure design, implementation, and evaluation.

• Act as an administrator within a Social Services organization

• Certified to supervise students in the field of Social Work at different levels of education, undergraduate and graduate

• Ability to provide supervision and oversee a wide range of staff activities including all-inclusive documentation such as psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention in an environment that requires a high degree of independent decision making.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, and bend over. 

• Ability to lift, reach, and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. 

• Ability to travel to different locations within New York City, as needed.

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:

• This is a full-time, exempt position. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to effectively fulfill their job responsibilities, and based on organizational needs, deadlines, or events.  

• Staff must continue working past their shift unless relieved by another staff member or authorized to leave by a supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• Masters in Social Work

• Licensed in NYS as a Clinical Social Worker in good standing

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be compassionate and firm and maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Knowledge of community resources

• Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts and listen

• Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure

• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient

• Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment

• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.

• Must pass drug screening to be appointed.

• This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity  

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.   

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to HumanResources@naicany.org with the Subject “Reasonable Accommodation Request.”    

Competitive Benefits Package 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees   

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans   

• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees   

• Paid Holidays and Vacation   

• Paid Time-off   

• Vol Life Insurance and AD&D   

• Term Life and AD&D insurance   

• Long Term Disability   

• Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)   

• Commuter Benefits Program   

• Aflac: Short-Term Disability, CA, Accident and Hospital   

• Employee Discount Program   

False Statements 

Misrepresentation of your experience, skills, education, or other qualifications, or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during or after the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.    

At-Will Employment Disclaimer 

While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial working relationship, NAICA is an at-will employer. Therefore, employment is subject to termination at any time, with or without notice or cause, at the discretion of you or the organization.