Full-Time

Senior Social Worker

Posted on 9/10/2025

Deadline 12/1/26
S:US

S:US

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Compensation Overview

$75k - $80k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Evenings and/or weekends on-site required.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Master's degree
  • LMSW or LMHC license is required
  • Minimal 3 years supervisory experience
  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience
  • Ability to work evenings and/ or weekends
  • Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families, Youth/children and adults
  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team; able to relate with diverse staff; customer service focus in interactions with diverse client population
  • Ability to document and review professional clinical notes within appropriate timelines and input in EHR system
  • Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and Co-Occurring disorder
  • Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24 hr program
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Computer literacy skills (Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook)
  • Experience working with children/youth and /or Families
  • On-Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week
  • Educational Requirements: LMSW, LMHC (Required)
Responsibilities
  • Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR (Part 600 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations)
  • Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services
  • In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required
  • Supervise Social work and peer staff
  • Participates in client(s) discharge planning, collateral contact and safety planning
  • Establish connections with MCO’s regarding notification sheets, follow ups, clinicals and discharged clinicals for Crisis stay
  • Attends staff meetings, in-serving training, case conferences, and weekly clinical meetings
  • Provide individual and group counseling (Mental Health & Substance Use D/O) as needed
  • Provide Crisis intervention and clinical guidance as appropriate
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports
  • Maintain program data to ensure program compliance
  • Make community referral recommendations as appropriate to (LOC) level of care and community resources
  • Provide strength based, Person centered, trauma-informed, Social determinants of health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological and social needs
  • Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
  • On -Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
  • Possession of Supervision in Field Instruction (SIFI) (Must secure within 1 yr of employment)

S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
  • Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
  • NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
  • Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
  • Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.

What makes S:US unique

  • S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
  • Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
  • 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

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