DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

SUPERVISOR: VP, Clinical Services

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Licensed Social Worker provides individual and group therapy while supporting comprehensive clinical services across Gesher’s programs. This role includes clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and crisis support, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum of master’s degree in social work- LMSW/LLMSW

Other:

• Demonstrated clinical judgment and strong clinical expertise
• Proven administrative skills, with attention to confidentiality, compliance, and documentation standards
• Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental health conditions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, caregivers, and other key stakeholders
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including some evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to manage crisis situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and calm decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with computers, including spreadsheet, database, and electronic record systems
• Familiarity to work collaboratively across programs and departments
• Familiarity with CARF standards and accreditation requirements preferred
• Ability to complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop, implement, and document treatment plans and quarterly reports
• Ability to complete required trainings and maintain all necessary credentials and certifications

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual and group therapy to Gesher clients, including walk-in services and occasional home visits, using evidence-based clinical practices
• Provide direct clinical supervision to LLMSWs and MSW interns, as appropriate, and support the development of the MSW intern program and related work assignments
• Collaborate with fellow clinicians, the Director of Residential Services, external case managers, and other stakeholders to coordinate case consultations and clinical care
• Support the development, implementation, and training of clinical policies, procedures, and standards across programs
• Assist with IPOS development, psychosocial assessments, outcome measurement, DLA-20 administration, and other clinical tools
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and client notes within required electronic databases
• Facilitate and participate in ongoing clinical training for staff to support quality, compliance, and best practices
• Provide clinical guidance and support to residential teams to ensure consistency in clinical processes, documentation, and care standards
• Maintain clinical files and records in compliance with state, county, and accreditation requirements
• Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, and CARF standards and guidelines
• Serve as a representative of Gesher and a subject-matter expert at community events, trainings, and conferences
• Attend required staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and organizational needs

WORKING CONDITIONS

Accommodation(s):

As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required

Environmental Conditions:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

EXEMPT

This position is exempt and ineligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all-inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”

Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.