Social Worker - Crime Victim Services - PREA
Listed compensation
$30-$43.08/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
- Posting Job Description
- Social Worker - Crime Victims Services (PREA)
- Samaritan Hospital
If you are looking for a full time position, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places than one.
Position Highlights
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
What You Will Do
The Social Worker is responsible for providing services to victims/survivors of sexual, physical and domestic violence, stalking, other crimes and to secondary victims of crimes. This position specifically focuses on providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups who have survived traumatic events with approximately half of the caseload consisting of incarcerated individuals who have experienced sexual assault, abuse and harassment with the other half consisting of community referrals.
Responsibilities
Maintain a therapy caseload of 20 to 25 individual clients seen weekly.
Provide supportive services, including but not limited to crisis intervention, counseling/therapy, advocacy, compensation assistance.
What You Will Need
Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required. Experience working with children and adolescent is preferred.
- LMSW or LMHC preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system and Family Court process is preferred.
- Excellent writing skills, public speaking, and proficiency are required.
Reliable transportation is required to meet with clients at school locations, to attend any required meetings, and to provide education/outreach programs.
New York State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (or be willing to apply for certification with appropriate training provided by our department).
Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
A master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required; LMSW or LMHC licensure and experience working with children and adolescents are preferred. The role requires reliable transportation, strong writing and public-speaking skills, and New York State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor certification or willingness to pursue it; knowledge of the criminal justice system and Family Court process is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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