Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Company : Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

Location : New York, NY, 10261

Posted Date : 13 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Social Science

Occupation : Clinical Social Worker

Job Details

LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT - Rush, NY (#R10142)
Location: Rush, NY
Employment Type: Full-time (30-40 hours/week)
Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $42.00/hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
Provide critical mental health services to justice-involved youth (13-21) at a detention center. Deliver trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation support to promote positive behavioral change during incarceration.
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct one-on-one sessions with youth (ages 13-21) to assess mental health needs and provide therapeutic support.
Facilitate group sessions to address common behavioral health topics, coping strategies, and peer support.
Manage and coordinate care for youth, including referrals and collaboration with internal health services and external agencies.
Provide consultation to detention center staff regarding youth behavioral health.
Deliver training to staff on behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and best practices for working with at-risk youth.
Develop and update policies and procedures related to mental health care within the facility.
Educate youth on behavioral health topics, coping skills, and rehabilitation strategies.
Maintain confidential clinical records and prepare required documentation in accordance with county and legal standards.
Work closely with the Center's health services clinic, other County departments, and outside agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of mental health programs and interventions at the Center.
Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Monroe County policies.
Respond to mental health crises as needed, providing immediate support and intervention

Requirements
Qualifications:

Education: Master's in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy
Licensure: Active NYS license (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT)
Experience: 3+ years post-licensure; juvenile justice/trauma experience preferred
Technical Skills: Crisis intervention, treatment planning
Soft Skills: Cultural sensitivity, staff training, collaborative care
Bilingual: (English/Spanish desirable but not required).

Benefits
Why Join Us?

Competitive Compensation: Industry-leading hourly rates $40.00/hr - $42.00/hr.
Comprehensive Benefits:

Sick days
Health insurance
Matching 401k

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (30-40 hours/week), on-site
Caseload: Average of 15 youth per week.
Professional Growth: Develop specialized expertise in juvenile justice mental health within a multidisciplinary team.