Licensed Master Social Woker (LMSW)

Job Purpose: The ultimate purpose of this LMSW position is to provide comprehensive psychosocial support to individuals living with HIV, ensuring their mental, emotional, and social needs are addressed alongside medical care. The role exists to reduce barriers to treatment, improve health outcomes, and promote consistent engagement in care through counseling, case management, and advocacy. Ultimately, the position helps clients achieve stability, dignity, and an improved quality of life while navigating the complexities of living with HIV. Duties: Duties may include providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans that address clients’ mental health, substance use, housing stability, medical adherence, and support systems. Offer short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups, helping clients cope with diagnosis, stigma, disclosure concerns, and relationship challenges. A key part of the role includes supporting treatment adherence by identifying barriers to care, educating clients about HIV management, and collaborating closely with medical providers to ensure continuity of care. In addition to clinical support, the LMSW performs extensive case management and resource coordination. This includes linking clients to housing programs, food assistance, transportation, insurance enrollment (such as Medicaid or ADAP), disability benefits, and substance use or mental health services when higher levels of care are needed. They advocate for clients experiencing stigma or discrimination in healthcare, employment, or housing, and educate them about their rights while ensuring all documentation meets clinical, ethical, and program requirements. Because the setting is small, the LMSW often takes on multiple roles within an interdisciplinary team, working alongside physicians, nurses, peer navigators, and outreach staff. You may assist with intake and discharge planning, participate in case conferences, support community outreach and HIV education efforts, and contribute to program reporting or development. Throughout all responsibilities, they provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, ensuring services are affirming, equitable, and client-centered. Skills/Qualifications: - LMSW License in good standing in NYS, At least 1–2 years of experience in medical social work, HIV care, community health, behavioral health, or case management. - Experience working with marginalized populations—such as LGBTQ+ individuals, people experiencing homelessness, or individuals with substance use disorders—is often strongly preferred. - Highly organized, adaptable, able to manage multiple responsibilities, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.