Social Worker, LCSW – MH

Bethesda House of Schenectady

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Schenectady, New York$68K - $70KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Bethesda House of Schenectady as a LCSW Social Worker – M-F Schedule, $70K in United States. At Bethesda House, we believe that housing is a basic human right—and that with the right support, people can achieve stability, recovery, and independence. We meet individuals where they are, with compassion, respect, and a commitment to doing the work alongside them.

Key Responsibilities

call rotation

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (or related field), LCSW required.

At least 2 years of experience working with individuals living with mental illness and experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed and at any time with or without notice.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $68K - $70K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Bethesda House of Schenectady in United States.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentsCrisis interventionCase managementSupportive counselingCare coordinationAdvocacyClinical judgmentDocumentationMental health supportHarm reductionEarly interventionCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, LCSW – MH at Bethesda House of Schenectady a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at Bethesda House of Schenectady is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Bethesda House of Schenectady lists compensation for this psychologist position at $68k to $70k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Schenectady, New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessments, Crisis intervention, Case management, Supportive counseling, Care coordination, Advocacy, Clinical judgment, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop person-centered service plans, and provide crisis intervention for individuals experiencing mental illness and housing instability. They will also coordinate care with community partners and advocate for residents to ensure long-term s...

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