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Jewish social work is a specialized field of social work that focuses on serving individuals and communities within the Jewish population, addressing their unique cultural, religious, and social needs. Professionals in this field may work in Jewish community centers, synagogues, schools, or nonprofit organizations, providing support through counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination. They often address issues such as elder care, immigration, Holocaust survivor support, and community development, always with sensitivity to Jewish values and traditions.

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To thrive as a Jewish Social Worker, you need a degree in social work (often an MSW), a thorough understanding of Jewish culture and traditions, and licensure as required by your state. Familiarity with case management software, community resource databases, and knowledge of Jewish communal service organizations is beneficial. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate communication are essential for building trust and supporting diverse clients. These skills and qualities ensure effective, culturally competent support for individuals and families within Jewish communities.

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Jewish Social Workers often work closely with synagogues, community centers, and religious leaders to provide culturally sensitive support and resources to individuals and families. They may coordinate programs, facilitate support groups, and connect clients with community services that align with Jewish values and traditions. Collaboration ensures clients receive holistic care that respects their cultural and spiritual needs, and it often involves regular meetings with community partners and participation in communal events.

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AspectJewish Social WorkClinical Social Work
CredentialsMaster's in Social Work (MSW), state licensure, sometimes specialized training in Jewish community issuesMaster's in Social Work (MSW), state licensure, clinical licensure (LCSW), training in therapy techniques
Work EnvironmentJewish community centers, synagogues, Jewish nonprofits, social service agenciesHospitals, mental health clinics, private practices, healthcare settings
Employer & IndustryJewish organizations, community agencies, religious institutionsHealthcare providers, mental health organizations, private practices

Jewish Social Work focuses on serving Jewish communities with cultural and religious sensitivity, often within community organizations. Clinical Social Work emphasizes providing mental health therapy and clinical interventions across various settings. While both require an MSW and licensure, Jewish Social Work centers on community and cultural issues, whereas Clinical Social Work specializes in mental health treatment.

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NYS Licensed Social Worker

Bronx, NY • On-site

The Jewish Board
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

This position is available across all five boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.
PURPOSE:
The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. Clinical services are provided using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially & culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments
  • Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members (as appropriate), to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client's treatment progress and changing problems/goals.
  • Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment and crisis services/interventions
  • Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve
  • Approach work with an anti-racist lens and open to continuously learning and evolving
  • Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care
  • Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision.
  • Open and willing to receive constructive feedback
  • Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
  • Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
  • Attending case conferences as needed
  • Maintaining a steady and active caseload
  • Meeting the minimum expectations for kept visits

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
  • Master's degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program AND aNew York State License or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC); Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or social work (LMSW) required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
  • Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
  • Fluency in a second language is preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
  • Experience with tele mental health platforms a plus

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
  • The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
  • Hybrid work setting. Position entails a combination of in person and remote work. Allocation of time and locations to be developed in collaboration with Senior Program Director and is based on the needs of the programs and clients served. Travel required between program locations and other Jewish Board sites

LOCATIONS
  • Seymour Askin Clinic - 2020 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11223
  • Bronx Counseling (Resource) Center Clinic - 2488 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY, 10458

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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