LMSW or LMHC - Hiring Immediately

Pride Health is looking for Licensed Social Workers (LMSW or LMHC) on behalf of one of our non-profit clients. There are openings in the Bronx & Brooklyn for Contract/Contract-to-Hire positions. New graduates are encouraged to apply but must be licensed (no limited permit at this time). Please provide an updated resume upon application. Thank you!

Role: Social Worker

Location: Openings in the Bronx & Brooklyn

Overview: We are seeking a licensed Social Worker for a families with children shelter based in Brooklyn. New grads are welcome to apply but must be licensed.

Duties:

·         Responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments of complex families impacted by multiple systems.

·         Assess family needs and facilitate appropriate linkages for families to community-based services.

·         Work within a crisis driven environment with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, child maltreatment, trauma, and mental health conditions.

·         Provide education to other members of the team around clients’ psychosocial stressors and needs to ensure positive outcomes for families.

·         Attend ongoing professional development by the individual agency program, and the NYC Department of Homeless Services – Division of Family Services.

·         Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback to DHS and DHS Service Providers to inform both policy and practice.

·         Work from a strength-based, family-focused, client-centered perspective and identify and fortify the strengths that each family has.

·         Assist families with specific stressors associated with living in shelter.

·         Ensure families are receiving full support in shelter and, when necessary, refer families for counseling or other services.

·         Confer and consult with professional and technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being.

·         Serve as agency/program liaison to community agencies and groups.

·         Provide clear written reports that capture key findings to include provider areas of strength, and recommendations for improvement.

·         Document patient medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.

·         Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed (may consist of evening/weekend hours).

Skills/Requirements:

·         Master’s Degree in Social Work

·         Active NYS License (LMSW or LMHC) and Registration

·         Knowledge of child and adolescent development, emotional/behavioral health, mental health, parent-child relationships, family dynamics, and diagnostic classification.

·         Expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice.

·         Knowledge of guidelines, policies, and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency, and well-being.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Pay: $31.00 – 33.00/hour during contract, $62,400 - $70,000 salary upon permanency

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9a-5p (some flexibility desired), on-site.

*Contract role, starting at 13 weeks with high potential for extension/goal of permanent conversion.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.