Social Worker - LCSW

samaritanvillage· Transitional Housing
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📍 Brooklyn, NY, USTEMPORARY

About this role

Overview

Social Worker

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$31.89 hourly

 

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

 

 The Role

The Social Worker is responsible for providing a variety of clinical services including individual and specialized group counseling to meet the needs of persons served, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, crisis counseling, and family counseling.  Conducts psychosocial assessments, and mental health/mental status examinations and makes treatment planning recommendations as well as internal and external client referrals. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

  • Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations.
  • Conducts individual, couples, group, and family counseling consistent with the objectives identified in clients’ treatment plans and makes referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients and documented SOAP notes and counseling sessions.
  • Conducts mental health and substance use screenings for adults and adolescents (12-17 y/o) and developmental screens for children (0-5 y/o) located within the Family sites and appropriate referrals based on screenings.
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed until the crisis has been stabilized.
  • Participates in Incident follow-ups as needed.
  • Further conducts Psychosocial/family assessments and psycho-social assessments for Supportive Housing as needed.
  • Assists families with barriers to service and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
  • Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete, and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure.
  • Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality, HIPAA privacy, and security regulations.
  • Serves as a liaison to community agencies and organizations. Assists with fostering professional linkages, and relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources.
  • Designs and facilitates specialized, therapeutic groups based on client and program needs.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

  • Someone with a Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of demonstrated clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment or shelter experience preferred
  • NYS LMSW/LCSW licensure preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of NYC's diverse network of medical and behavioral health care organizations, including substance use disorders, treatment services, education, and employment services, and non-traditional community support groups.
  • Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Social Worker - LCSW position at samaritanvillage?
The salary for this Social Worker - LCSW role at samaritanvillage is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Social Worker - LCSW position at samaritanvillage located?
This Social Worker - LCSW role at samaritanvillage is based in Brooklyn, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Social Worker - LCSW role at samaritanvillage full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a TEMPORARY position. It is posted as a Social Worker - LCSW role in the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage.
Which team or department does the Social Worker - LCSW at samaritanvillage belong to?
This Social Worker - LCSW position is part of the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Social Worker - LCSW position at samaritanvillage?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to samaritanvillage's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Social Worker - LCSW job at samaritanvillage posted?
This Social Worker - LCSW position at samaritanvillage was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Social Worker - LCSW
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