Social Worker (The Monument)

Intro/Program Description: Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community, serving more than 20,000 people throughout New York City with a variety of programs for all ages. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Purpose of Position: NYCs Department of Social Services has expanded the list of professionals authorized to complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for NYC Supportive Housing Applications. The Monument is seeking an LMSW or LCSW to conduct these evaluations and to provide clinical support to our more clinically complex residents. This role helps residents access permanent, supportive housing and connects them to the behavioral health services they need to stay stably housed.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidates number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Qualifications

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to support NYC Supportive Housing Applications (2010e), including review of psychiatric history, diagnosis, functional impairments, and housing needs

- Manage a small caseload of clinically complex clients and maintain timely, accurate, and confidential case records and documentation

- Provide clinical assessment support to program staff during 911 calls and mental health crises, including de-escalation and coordination with emergency responders

- Complete respite referrals and coordinate placements

- Support SPOA applications to connect eligible clients with mental health wraparound services (e.g., Care Coordination, ACT, Intensive Case Management)

- Perform intake, biopsychosocial assessment, service planning, advocacy, referral, and escort services for caseload clients

- Conduct risk assessments (suicide, violence, self-neglect) and develop safety plans as needed

- Provide short-term, trauma-informed crisis intervention

- Facilitate linkages to mental health, substance use, medical, and other community resources, including follow-up after hospitalizations or discharges

- Consult with and provide clinical guidance to case managers and other program staff

- Maintain accurate, timely data entry and documentation in compliance with funder and regulatory requirements

- Interface with community agencies, funders, and stakeholders, and help grow the behavioral health resources available to our client population

- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training programs, and supervision; participate in program evaluation and quality improvement

- Other duties as required

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

Required:

- Current NYS licensure as an LMSW

- Experience conducting psychiatric or biopsychosocial assessments, preferably with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, homelessness, or co-occurring substance use

- Understanding of Housing First and harm reduction models

Preferred:

- LCSW

- Familiarity with NYC supportive housing, SPOA, and the NYC behavioral health service system preferred

- Bilingual Spanish and English

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, including knowledge of the DSM-5

- Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

- Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care

- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with individuals facing complex challenges

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear, thorough clinical writing

- Team player who collaborates effectively across disciplines

- Sound judgment and the ability to maintain professional boundaries

- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

- Proficiency in Spanish and/or a Chinese dialect, in addition to English, preferred

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:

- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Outlook

- Able to use or learn other electronic databases, programs, and funder-related software, such as CARES

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

- Frequent walking and standing

- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, such as client belongings during moves

- Combination of office and field work, in all weather conditions

- Exposure to a residential setting serving clients with complex needs

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.