BayonneRecruiter Since 2001
the smart solution for Bayonne jobs

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Shelter

Company: Atlas Search Llc
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

*Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Shelter - $70k-$85k annual salary! *We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join our clients team and provide behavioral health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) residing in a shelter setting. This position plays a critical role in delivering trauma-informed, person-centered care aimed at stabilizing mental health symptoms, promoting recovery, and helping clients transition to permanent housing.The LMSW will conduct clinical assessments, provide therapeutic support, and coordinate care for a complex and high-need population often experiencing co-occurring disorders, homelessness, and limited support systems.*Key Responsibilities:** Provide ongoing clinical support, case management, and crisis intervention to shelter residents with SPMI.* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized service plans.* Deliver individual counseling and facilitate psychoeducational or therapeutic groups focused on symptom management, coping skills, and life stabilization.* Collaborate with shelter staff, psychiatric providers, medical professionals, and community agencies to coordinate comprehensive care.* Support clients with navigating housing processes, entitlements, and referrals to appropriate long-term services.* Assist with psychiatric medication adherence and monitor mental status changes, escalating concerns as needed.* Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, city, and state requirements.* Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, clinical supervision, and team meetings.* Promote a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment within the shelter.*Qualifications:** Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in good standing in the state of employment.* Demonstrated experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness in shelter, residential, or community settings.* Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and de-escalation techniques.* Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.* Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.* Proficiency in clinical documentation and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.* Commitment to social justice, client advocacy, and culturally responsive care.* Experience working in homeless services, inpatient psychiatric settings, or community mental health programs.___Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.__If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here._#IndeedHCJob Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per yearSchedule:* Day shiftApplication Question(s):* What is the best phone number and email address to reach you?Experience:* Shelter: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* NYS LMSW License (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Staten Island, NY 10304 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Staten Island, NY 10304: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

Keywords: Atlas Search Llc, Bayonne , Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Shelter, Healthcare , Staten Island, New Jersey

Click here to apply!

Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!

I'm looking for
in category
within


Log In or Create An Account

Get the latest New Jersey jobs by following @recnetNJ on Twitter!

Bayonne RSS job feeds