Social Worker - LMSW
Company: Westhab, Inc.
Location: Jamaica
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE:
SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW DIVISION: SERVICES FLSA: NON-EXEMPT LOCATION:
BRIARWOOD (QUEENS) REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR SOCIAL SERVICES SALARY:
$55,000 TO $65,000 SUMMARY: The LMSW is responsible for
coordinating out and inpatient mental health and substance abuse
services for a 200 bed men’s homeless shelter. Proof of COVID-19
vaccinations required. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for a
case load of high-risk families with children Responsible for
facilitating mental health/ substance abuse workshops and onsite
support groups for clients. Must have knowledge of community
resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other
governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate
services. Must be able to independently assess the psychosocial
functioning and needs of clients to formulate and implement a
treatment plan, identifying the client’s problems, strengths,
weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed. Work from a
strength based, client centered perspective to independently
conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment
to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic,
cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds. Must
have knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental
health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. Must be
able to provide consultation services to other staff about the
psychosocial needs of clients and the impact of psychosocial
problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Must have
knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications
for drafting documents, data management, and tracking. Provides
crisis intervention and stabilization as needed . May require some
after hour’s and or weekend follow-up to emergency situations.
Maintains; reviews and signs off on all required
documentation/reports and submits all in a timely manner.
Identifies program needs and makes recommendations. Performs
related tasks as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS LMSW Required. Must have a master's degree in social
work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education (CSWE). At least two years’ experience in
an area of specialized social work practice. Fluency in Spanish is
highly desirable. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab
is a prominent community development organization, providing
housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most
vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an
extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully
committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives.
Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are
high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have
the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a
results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact.
If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be
because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that
come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA ): The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions
to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with
all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to
keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards. Powered
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