University Settlement Society of New York

Clinical Social Worker - Consultation Center (55787)

NEW YORK, NYPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from University Settlement Society of New York

  • Job overview

    The Clinical Social Worker at University Settlement's Consultation Center provides mental health therapy and support to a diverse population, impacting community well-being through direct clinical services.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves providing individual, group, and family therapy, conducting assessments, implementing treatment plans, maintaining clinical records, meeting productivity benchmarks, facilitating referrals, advocating for patients, conducting offsite visits, participating in team meetings, and using computerized treatment and billing systems.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have an MSW and LMSW or LCSW certification, with two years of clinical mental health experience preferred, strong communication skills, experience in time-limited treatments, and preferred bilingual skills in English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish.

  • Work environment and culture

    The organization values diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment, offering a hybrid work schedule and a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.

  • Company information

    University Settlement is a historic social justice institution in NYC with over 135 years of service, providing diverse community programs and mental health services through multiple sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Consultation Center team, an Article 31 outpatient mental health clinic with a long-standing history of serving children, adolescents, adults, and families.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in New York City with a hybrid work schedule, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 35 hours per week.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes telehealth therapy options, working with a culturally diverse population, and engagement in innovative community-based mental health services.

Company overview

University Settlement Society of New York is a pioneering social service organization established in 1886, dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families and individuals in New York City. They offer a wide range of programs including education, housing assistance, mental health services, and community development initiatives. The organization generates revenue through a combination of government grants, private donations, and fundraising events. Historically significant, University Settlement was the first settlement house in the United States, setting a precedent for social work and community support services nationwide.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your clinical social work experience, particularly your skills in individual, group, and family therapy with diverse populations, highlighting any experience with children and bilingual capabilities if applicable.

  • Highlight your proficiency in conducting intake assessments, implementing treatment plans, case management, and using TeleHealth platforms, as these are key responsibilities in the role.

  • Apply not only through the University Settlement Society of New York’s official career page but also on LinkedIn and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current Clinical Social Workers or staff in the Consultation Center division of University Settlement Society of New York; use ice breakers such as asking about their experience working with diverse communities or recent initiatives in mental health services at the center.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'clinical social work,' 'intake assessments,' 'TeleHealth,' 'case management,' 'MSW,' 'LCSW,' and 'bilingual therapy' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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