Social Worker (MSW)

Now Hiring: MSW Social Worker - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Location: Manhattan, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Environment: 75% Field-Based | 25% Office-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about helping individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders achieve stability and independence? We are seeking a compassionate, community-focused MSW Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serving clients throughout Manhattan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed social worker who thrives in community-based care and is committed to providing person-centered, evidence-based treatment.

Responsibilities

As an MSW Social Worker, you will:

• Coordinate, lead, and document activities related to Co-Occurring Disorders (COD)
• Manage an assigned caseload of ACT participants
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial and substance use assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable recovery goals
• Provide clinical expertise on substance use disorders and harm reduction strategies to the ACT team
• Connect clients with psychiatric care, medication management, rehabilitation services, benefits, housing resources, and community supports
• Research community substance use treatment resources and build strong partnerships with provider organizations
• Accompany clients to medical, behavioral health, and community appointments as needed
• Conduct community-based visits in homes, hospitals, shelters, residential facilities, and other community settings throughout Manhattan
• Maintain communication with family members and support systems regarding treatment progress
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community agencies to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with program standards
• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule
• Attend team meetings, case conferences, supervision sessions, and professional development trainings
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary ACT team to provide comprehensive, recovery-oriented care
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred or eligible for licensure (adjust based on your requirements)
• Experience working with individuals living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Strong assessment, case management, and care coordination skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
• Ability to learn and utilize the AWARDS Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and other electronic databases

Preferred

• CASAC Certification
• Experience conducting substance use assessments, including tobacco, alcohol, and opioid use disorders
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and best practices
• Experience providing integrated mental health and substance use treatment
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices including:
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Stage-Wise Treatment
• Previous ACT, community mental health, or intensive case management experience

Work Environment

• Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Approximately 75% field-based and 25% office-based
• Travel throughout Manhattan to client homes, hospitals, shelters, residential programs, and community agencies
• Participation in an after-hours rotating on-call schedule

Why Join Our Team?

• Make a meaningful impact supporting individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary ACT team
• Receive ongoing professional development and OMH-sponsored clinical trainings
• Build strong community partnerships while advancing your clinical skills
• If converted to a full-time employee (FTE) and meeting insurance eligibility requirements, you may be eligible to use a company vehicle for community visits.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?