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About the Role
Buffalo City Mission is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide therapy, crisis intervention, and case management oversight across our Buffalo, NY locations, with a focus on supporting Veterans and residents facing barriers to stability.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health screenings for residents, with a specific focus on the Veteran population.
- Serve as the primary clinical liaison for the VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program, ensuring all VA performance metrics and clinical standards are met.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify barriers to housing, including PTSD, substance use disorders, and chronic health issues.
- Supervise and mentor a team of Case Managers to ensure the development of high-quality Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
- Audit clinical documentation and progress notes to ensure alignment with BCM standards and federal grant requirements.
- Integrate clinical goals with housing and stability metrics to track resident progress toward self-sufficiency.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and the VA (HUD-VASH) to facilitate seamless transitions into permanent community placement.
- Assist in developing sustainable discharge and exit plans to reduce recidivism and ensure long-term housing stability.
- Assist in identifying and advocating community resources, legal aid, and healthcare benefits for Veterans and transitional residents.
- Maintain rigorous standards of clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
- Prepare and submit clinical data for board reports, grant renewals, and VA audits.
Requirements
- In the midst of a mature walk with Jesus Christ.
- A master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited university.
- Active and current NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.
- Demonstrated experience working with Veterans, specifically understanding military culture and the unique challenges associated with the Veteran experience (e.g., PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury) is preferred.
- 3–5 years of clinical experience in a residential or community-based setting, focusing on homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness.
- Experience providing clinical supervision to non-licensed Case Managers or BSW-level staff.
- Expertise in clinical charting and maintaining records that meet HIPAA and VA audit standards.
- Ability to interface professionally with external partners, such as the VA Medical Center, HUD-VASH coordinators, and local healthcare providers.
Skills
- Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Screenings
- Clinical Liaison
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Case Management
- Clinical Supervision
- Clinical Documentation
- Collaboration
- Housing Navigation
- Discharge Planning
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3-5 years clinical experience
- Supervisory experience
Education Level
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
- NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Salary/Compensations
- $70,720.00 per year
Benefits
- Medical coverage with a single-high premium paid in full by the employer
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
About the Company
- Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Buffalo City Mission is a community united by faith, compassion, and a shared commitment to changing lives.
- We believe everyone deserves a second chance and witness lives transformed through the power of grace, love, and hope.
- Our mission is to serve men, women, and families facing barriers to stability, offering shelter, support, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive.