Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs in New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, community mental health centers, child welfare agencies, and outpatient behavioral health practices, with openings at every level from newly licensed clinicians through senior supervisors and directors. New York City, Buffalo, and Albany are the largest hiring metros, anchored by established employers such as NYC Health and Hospitals, Northwell Health, and the New York State Office of Mental Health. The most consistently sought specialties are behavioral health, school-based social work, and child and family services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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THE ORGANIZATION
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.org
JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical and programmatic support to participants, families, and staff across agency programs. The LCSW is responsible for conducting short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and staff training to promote the social-emotional well-being of participants. This position requires experience in school-based, behavioral health, or family service settings, as well as expertise in trauma-informed care and mental health resource coordination.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Services & Clinical Support
- Provide short-term counseling and case support to participants and families, utilizing trauma-informed, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing approaches.
- Conduct crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed, ensuring participant and staff safety.
- Develop and implement customized crisis navigation plans for program sites.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all participant interactions and referrals.
- Collect and enter de-identified, aggregate data on mental health referrals to assess participant needs and inform program planning.
Training & Capacity Building
- Train and support staff on topics including mental health diagnoses, symptoms, behavioral indicators, and available community resources.
- Provide consultation to staff on effective engagement strategies for participants with mental health or behavioral challenges and develop tools to support consistent use of these strategies across programs.
- Support program teams in implementing trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques.
- Identify and work with part-time social work interns, providing guidance and support to ensure alignment with program goals and participant needs.
Resource Coordination & DYCD Support
- Submit requests for resources and supports to DYCD on an ongoing basis to ensure participant needs are met in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with DYCD for additional supports such as transportation assistance, paraprofessionals, nurses, or other staffing needs.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local mental health providers and community-based organizations to facilitate referrals and service access.
- Maintain biweekly communication with the school guidance team to coordinate services, share updates, and ensure participant needs are being met.
Collaboration & Compliance
- Collaborate with program leadership to ensure services align with agency standards and DYCD contractual requirements.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities.
- Adhere to all agency, DYCD, and HIPAA confidentiality and documentation standards.
STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State.
- Minimum 2-3 years of post-graduate experience in a school, behavioral health, or family service setting.
- SIFI certification is a plus.
- Experience working with individuals and families with mental health diagnoses.
- Proven ability to conduct short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and use trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approaches.
- Experience training staff on mental health topics and community resource navigation.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team within a diverse community setting.
- Maintain consistency and accuracy in data collection and entry to support program evaluation and compliance reporting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, and database management.
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off package of 13 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 days of vacation, and 6 personal days.
- Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
- Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
- Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and Life Insurance
- EAP Services
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Pay: $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
THE ORGANIZATION
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.org
JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical and programmatic support to participants, families, and staff across agency programs. The LCSW is responsible for conducting short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and staff training to promote the social-emotional well-being of participants. This position requires experience in school-based, behavioral health, or family service settings, as well as expertise in trauma-informed care and mental health resource coordination.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Services & Clinical Support
- Provide short-term counseling and case support to participants and families, utilizing trauma-informed, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing approaches.
- Conduct crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed, ensuring participant and staff safety.
- Develop and implement customized crisis navigation plans for program sites.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all participant interactions and referrals.
- Collect and enter de-identified, aggregate data on mental health referrals to assess participant needs and inform program planning.
Training & Capacity Building
- Train and support staff on topics including mental health diagnoses, symptoms, behavioral indicators, and available community resources.
- Provide consultation to staff on effective engagement strategies for participants with mental health or behavioral challenges and develop tools to support consistent use of these strategies across programs.
- Support program teams in implementing trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques.
- Identify and work with part-time social work interns, providing guidance and support to ensure alignment with program goals and participant needs.
Resource Coordination & DYCD Support
- Submit requests for resources and supports to DYCD on an ongoing basis to ensure participant needs are met in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with DYCD for additional supports such as transportation assistance, paraprofessionals, nurses, or other staffing needs.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local mental health providers and community-based organizations to facilitate referrals and service access.
- Maintain biweekly communication with the school guidance team to coordinate services, share updates, and ensure participant needs are being met.
Collaboration & Compliance
- Collaborate with program leadership to ensure services align with agency standards and DYCD contractual requirements.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities.
- Adhere to all agency, DYCD, and HIPAA confidentiality and documentation standards.
STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State.
- Minimum 2-3 years of post-graduate experience in a school, behavioral health, or family service setting.
- SIFI certification is a plus.
- Experience working with individuals and families with mental health diagnoses.
- Proven ability to conduct short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and use trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approaches.
- Experience training staff on mental health topics and community resource navigation.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team within a diverse community setting.
- Maintain consistency and accuracy in data collection and entry to support program evaluation and compliance reporting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, and database management.
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off package of 13 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 days of vacation, and 6 personal days.
- Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
- Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
- Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and Life Insurance
- EAP Services
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Pay: $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed clinical social worker jobs across New York.
- Active New York State LCSW license issued by the Office of the Professions
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed clinical social worker in New York?
To become a licensed clinical social worker in New York, you must earn a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, complete the required post-master's supervised clinical hours under an LCSW, and pass the ASWB Clinical exam. The New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions issues the LCSW license. After meeting the supervised experience requirement, you submit your application through the Office of the Professions to receive your license.
Which companies hire licensed clinical social workers in New York?
Employers hiring licensed clinical social workers in New York right now include Optum, Nao Medical, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's large integrated health systems, state-operated psychiatric centers, and nonprofit community mental health organizations maintain steady year-round hiring for licensed clinicians.
Which New York cities have the most licensed clinical social worker jobs?
New York, Bronx, and New York State have the most licensed clinical social worker openings in New York. New York City drives the largest share of demand through its extensive network of hospital systems, community mental health clinics, and child welfare agencies, while Buffalo and Albany support strong hiring through regional health systems, state government offices, and nonprofit behavioral health providers.
Are there remote licensed clinical social worker jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because telehealth has become a recognized care delivery model for outpatient therapy and counseling. About 57% of licensed clinical social worker openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting ongoing demand for teletherapy services. Individual outpatient therapy and case management roles carry the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a licensed clinical social worker in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a clinical internship or field placement at a New York site while completing your MSW, then applying for associate clinician or LMSW-level roles immediately after graduation. Large employers such as NYC Health and Hospitals and Northwell Health hire newly licensed MSWs into structured supervision programs that count toward LCSW hours. Adjacent roles in case management, crisis intervention, and residential services are common lateral entry points that build the clinical hours and references needed for a fully licensed position.
Where can I find and apply to licensed clinical social worker jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to licensed clinical social worker jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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