LMSW - Social Worker - TLR

A health services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Social Worker to join their growing Transitional Living Residence Department at one of their mental health facilities in Manhattan. Responsibilities: The Social Worker will: Coordinate the discharge of residents, tracking progress toward discharge. Provide ongoing individual and group meetings Coordination of residents' benefits, TSOCR rent, PNA, state Medicaid. Track / apply for residents birth certificates, social security cards, and resident alien cards. Prepare required documentation including but not limited to Service Plans, Service Plan Reviews, Admission Notes, Discharge Summaries, MHARS 725s/ 116s, and monthly Progress Notes Attend the Social Work Department meetings, bi-monthly teleconferences with, discharge conferences, case conferences and individual and group supervision Escort residents to housing interviews/tours and admissions to new residences, as needed Coordinate and follow up on SSI/D benefits as well as State and community Medicaid applications (including completion of applications where needed) Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work or a related Human Services Field Prior experience working in a Mental Health and/or Social Services setting Desired Skills: Active, unrestricted NYS Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Created: 2024-11-02