Menorah Park·City of Syracuse, New York
Provide comprehensive mental health and social work services to adults and seniors, including those with developmental disabilities and addiction. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, delivering psychotherapy, and coordinating care through community referrals.
Syracuse Jewish Family Services at Menorah Park of CNY is seeking a LCSW-R to join our team.
Job Summary In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health and social work services to diverse population including adults and seniors. Your expertise will support individuals facing a range of challenges such as developmental disabilities, trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care through clinical assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and case management, all while adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining accurate medical documentation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) support their clients with everyday problems related to mental health, behavioral issues and emotional problems. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker job description includes specific duties and responsibilities for the role, including:
· Evaluating clients to determine their needs and the support options that can help them
· Creating individualized care plans for each client
· Referring clients to community resources to help their specific situations
· Collaborating with other care providers to coordinate services
· Monitoring clients
· Maintaining records of treatments and services
· Providing talk therapy
Responding to crisis situations
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R). Candidates should be capable of managing crisis situations and maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.