What are the responsibilities and job description for the 32500 Macari Family Wellness Center - Master Social Worker position at The Child Center of NY?
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Overview
The Child Center is a comprehensive, community-based organization committed to strengthening children and families across New York City. Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers play a critical role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services across multiple levels of care.
This posting is designed for LCSWs who are interested in exploring the breadth of clinical opportunities within our organization. Rather than applying to a single program, candidates will gain visibility into the diverse divisions where their expertise may be applied, allowing us to thoughtfully align their experience, interests, and career goals with current or upcoming needs.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers can find opportunities with several of our divisions, including:
1. Behavioral Health Services
Outpatient and community-based behavioral health treatment serving a diverse community across their life span through individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric collaboration, and specialized evidence-based programs.
2. Youth Development
School and community-based child and adolescent programs focused on prevention and early intervention social emotional supports including crisis intervention, prevention, mentoring and afterschool enrichment.
3. Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)
Interdisciplinary trauma-informed treatment programs serving children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral health needs requiring structured, 24-hour care.
4. Early Childhood & Family Services
Programs supporting young children and caregivers through early learning centers, home visiting, parent-focused interventions, and early childhood mental health services.
5. Community & Prevention Services
Community-based initiatives focused on strengthening protective factors within neighborhoods, stabilizing families, preventing violence and responding to crisis.
Position Summary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinical services to adults, children, adolescents, and families. Responsibilities vary by division but focus on delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions, conducting assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting positive outcomes for youth and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, educators, case planners, and residential staff
- Participate in case conferences, supervision, and team meetings
- Engage caregivers and families as active partners in treatment
- Coordinate care with schools, community partners, and external providers
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (OMH, OCFS, DOE, Medicaid, etc., as applicable to program)
Qualifications
- Current New York State LCSW license in good standing
- Experience providing clinical services to adults, children, adolescents, and/or families
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, etc.)
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages) preferred
Preferred Experience (May Vary by Division)
- School-based mental health experience
- Residential or intensive treatment experience
- OMH-licensed clinic experience
- Early childhood mental health expertise
- Experience working with high-risk, foster care, or justice-involved youth
Work Environment
LCSWs may work in school settings, clinics, residential facilities, community centers, or in-home settings depending on program assignment. Some evening hours may be required.
Why Join The Child Center of NY?
- Mission-driven work serving diverse NYC communities
- Opportunities for advancement across multiple service divisions
- Clinical supervision and professional development
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion