Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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.

Job Quick Facts

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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