Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (Referral)

Job Description
Westbury, NYFull-TimeEarly Career Opportunity

Community Minds

Launch Your Clinical Career with Community Minds

Community Minds is a rapidly growing outpatient behavioral health organization dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and adults. We are expanding our clinical team and seeking newly licensed LMSWs and recent graduates who are ready to begin building their clinical foundation.

This role is designed specifically for early-career clinicians looking to gain supervised experience, develop therapeutic skills, and grow toward LCSW licensure in a structured and supportive environment.

This is more than just a job - it's your first step into a long-term clinical career.

Why This Role Is Perfect for New Graduates

• Structured supervision toward LCSW hours
• Steady clinical caseload to build experience quickly
• Work alongside psychiatrists and experienced clinicians
• Collaborative and supportive learning environment
• Exposure to diverse patient populations
• Clear growth path within Community Minds
• Training and mentorship from senior clinicians

Position Overview

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) will provide outpatient therapy services under supervision, in accordance with New York State scope-of-practice requirements. This is an entry-level therapist role ideal for a motivated LMSW building clinical experience and working toward LCSW licensure.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and experienced therapists while developing your clinical skills in a structured setting.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services (Under Supervision)

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and intake evaluations
• Provide individual therapy sessions under supervision
• Participate in treatment planning with supervising clinicians
• Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Participate in case conferences and clinical team meetings

Care Coordination & Patient Support

• Coordinate care with families, schools, and providers
• Provide referrals to community resources when appropriate
• Support patients navigating mental health services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical team

Documentation & Professional Development

• Complete timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Maintain compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Participate in structured clinical supervision
• Integrate feedback into clinical practice
• Participate in ongoing training and learning opportunities

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time outpatient role
• Hybrid flexibility based on operational needs
• Evening and weekend availability preferred
• Collaborative team-based clinical environment
• Administrative support provided

Compensation

Fee-for-service compensation

$40-$60 per session (experience dependent)

Earnings will vary based on caseload and scheduling.

Start Your Career with Community Minds

If you're a newly licensed LMSW looking for a supportive environment to build your clinical foundation, this is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience while working toward your LCSW.

Apply today to begin your clinical career with Community Minds.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• New York LMSW license or eligibility to obtain
• Internship or practicum experience in behavioral health preferred
• Strong interest in building a long-term clinical career
• Comfortable working with children, adolescents, and adults
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (per New York State guidelines)
• Structured clinical supervision toward LCSW hours
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Administrative and scheduling support
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Growth opportunities within Community Minds