Social Worker - LMSW

Social Worker-LMSW

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. The people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day.

If you chose to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel the same, and are ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this dynamic team of Westhabbers! (EOE)

Benefits and perks include a $1,000 sign-on and retention bonus, medical, dental, and vision after 30-days with up to 85% paid by employer, paid vacation, sick and personal time, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, pension plan and voluntary 403b plan, employee loan program, opportunity to accrue clinical hours, staff development and promotional opportunities.

Summary of position:
The social worker is responsible for assessing the psychosocial functioning, coordinating mental health and substance abuse treatment, connection to wellness services, crisis intervention and maintaining a caseload of high-risk families living in a families with children homeless shelter. The employee will meet individually and in groups with clients to assist them in developing and implementing a treatment plan, identifying problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and providing assistance as needed.

Group and individual clinical and task supervision are provided.

Experience, education and special requirements:
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). LMSW required within 6 months of hire. Clinical hours available after obtaining social work license. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.