Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Adelphi is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide trauma-focused therapeutic and crisis intervention services at a facility in Westchester County, New York.The ideal candidate will provide individual counseling and crisis intervention to crime victims, advocate on their behalf, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

• Reference #: BD-1528-01

• Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Specialty: Trauma Therapy / Crisis Intervention / Victim Services

• Location: Westchester County, New York

• Service Setting: victim services organization

• Job Type: Contract

• Coverage Type: Scheduled On-Site Services

• Schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, on-site

• Start Date: TBC

• Compensation: $ 65/hr

• Active and unrestricted New York LCSW license

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution

• Minimum 5 years of experience counseling victims of crime

• Experience with child/elder abuse, sexual and physical assault, domestic violence, or families of homicide victims

• Demonstrable crisis intervention skills and exceptional interpersonal/relational skills

• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and victim advocacy processes

• Ability to complete required background screening

• Ability to provide proof of licensure and required professional liability insurance

• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation

• Provide in-person and telephone individual therapy and crisis intervention to crime victims

• Advocate on behalf of clients with outside agencies, including healthcare providers

• Advocate on behalf of clients throughout the criminal justice process

• Accompany clients to court proceedings when requested

• Research and provide referrals and resource information to clients

• Participate in internal staff meetings regarding individual client cases

• Maintain accurate records and compile statistical/narrative reports as required

• Provide services on-site, with offsite work only by prior approval

• Comply with all applicable laws, funding requirements, and professional standards