Social Worker (Residential Services)

Home base is in Queens, but must be able to travel to Bronx sites.

Position Overview

The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services to youth ages 15–21, including conducting mental health assessments, intakes, and psychosocial evaluations.

The Social Worker maintains a caseload of approximately 10 youth, providing weekly individual counseling, supporting progress toward service plan goals, and teaching cognitive and dialectical behavioral skills.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment plans, participating in biweekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and the use of evidence-based practices.

The Social Worker also collaborates with community-based medical and mental health providers, maintains partnerships and coordinates care to support successful resident transitions into the community.

Position Qualifications

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent; minimum of 2 years of experience in a residential setting or working with foster youth preferred. Will take an applicant who has a limited permit. Must have familiarity with or willing to acquire skills in DBT and Trauma Informed Treatment. Must have knowledge of adolescent development. Must be willing to travel between Queens and Bronx locations.

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