Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lcsw Jobs in New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lcsw jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand from hospital systems, community mental health centers, child welfare agencies, and outpatient behavioral health clinics at every level from entry-level clinician to senior therapist and clinical supervisor. The heaviest hiring concentrates in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established employers like NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, and Montefiore Medical Center consistently maintain large LCSW rosters. The most sought-after specialties in New York include trauma-focused therapy, child and adolescent mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. 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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The qualifications that appear most often in licensed clinical social worker lcsw jobs across New York.
- Active LCSW license issued by the New York State Education Department required
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a clinical setting preferred
- Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and treatment plans in an electronic health record
- Experience working with diverse populations across community mental health or healthcare settings
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lcsw Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed clinical social worker lcsw in New York?
To become a licensed clinical social worker lcsw 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 approved supervisor, and pass the ASWB Clinical exam. Licensure is issued by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions, which oversees LCSW applications and renewals. New York also requires completion of continuing education to maintain the license.
Which companies hire licensed clinical social worker lcsws in New York?
Employers hiring licensed clinical social worker lcsws in New York right now include LifeStance Health, Optum, and Nao Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's large integrated health systems and city-funded mental health programs are among the most consistent sources of full-time LCSW openings in the state.
Which New York cities have the most licensed clinical social worker lcsw jobs?
The New York cities with the most licensed clinical social worker lcsw openings are New York, Brooklyn, and Mineola. New York City dominates due to the sheer concentration of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and nonprofit behavioral health agencies, while cities like Buffalo and Albany generate consistent demand through regional health networks and state-administered human services programs.
Are there remote licensed clinical social worker lcsw jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields allow, since telehealth has expanded significantly for outpatient therapy and counseling. About 65% of licensed clinical social worker lcsw openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the majority of those positions focused on individual therapy, case management, and care coordination rather than crisis or in-person clinical work.
How can I get hired as a licensed clinical social worker lcsw in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is pursuing an LCSW-candidate or LMSW-level role while completing your required supervised hours toward full licensure. Large New York employers such as NYC Health + Hospitals and Northwell Health regularly hire new MSW graduates into staff social worker and care coordination roles designed to build toward LCSW licensure. Completing a field placement at a New York hospital, community mental health clinic, or child welfare agency and obtaining your LMSW immediately after graduation gives you a strong competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to licensed clinical social worker lcsw jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to licensed clinical social worker lcsw jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to each position.
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