Family-Based Care Management MSW (Part-Time, Fee-for-Service)

Location: Primarily Harlem and Brooklyn (In-Person Work Required)

Schedule: Part-Time, Evening Shifts, Monday to Friday (4-hour shifts)

Compensation: $25–$30 per hour

Organizational Overview:

DelgraciaCorp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 to support young parents and their children aging out of foster care or at risk of child welfare involvement. Our mission is to preserve young families using socioeconomic opportunities that empower and safeguard individuals and families’ social-emotional needs. Our Family-Based Care Management (FBCM) Program offers six months of wraparound services, including:

• Preventive Case Management
• Brief Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling
• Peer-to-Peer Counseling
• Family Therapeutic Recreational Activities

Position Summary:

The Master Social Worker (MSW) will play a vital clinical and facilitative role in delivering trauma-informed care to young adults with children in transition.

This position combines individual short-term therapy, group facilitation, and curriculum development for clients impacted by the child welfare and justice systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

• Maintain a therapeutic caseload of 5–10 families.
• Conduct intakes, mental health assessments, and develop treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide short-term psychotherapy using an eclectic, evidence-based approach (trauma-informed practice, solution-focused brief therapy).
• Document all services (progress notes, assessments, group attendance) in the EMR within 24–48 hours in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.

Group Facilitation:

• Co-facilitate a bi-weekly, open-group therapy series (clients can join at any point in the cycle).
• Establish group norms and expectations in collaboration with participants to create a safe, inclusive space.
• Provide crisis intervention and management as needed during sessions.

Leadership & Team Collaboration:

• Participate in weekly individual clinical supervision including recommended trainings.
• Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Serve as a community liaison and advocate for families.
• Communicate ongoing concerns or clinical observations to the Care Manager and Executive Director.

Administrative and Quality Assurance:

• Support the development and updating of mental health policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and internal audits.
• Submit bi-weekly service reports and client progress summaries.

While this is a part-time, fee-for-service role, DelgraciaCorp offers several professional development and organizational wellness perks to support staff well-being and career growth:

✅ Weekly Clinical Supervision: Provided by an experienced LMSW and LCSW, supporting your professional development and licensure progress.

✅ Flexible Scheduling: Evening shifts designed to accommodate work-life balance and other professional or educational commitments.

✅ Ongoing Training Opportunities: Access to trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy workshops and trainings.

✅ Networking and Advocacy Experience: Opportunities to participate in community coalitions, advocacy efforts, and interagency partnerships focused on child welfare, youth justice, and family stabilization.

✅ Organizational Culture of Support and Inclusion:

DelgraciaCorp fosters a trauma-informed, healing-centered, and equity-focused work environment, where staff wellness and reflective practice are part of our mission.

✅ Opportunities for Growth: Strong performers may have opportunities for expanded clinical roles, program development input, or transition to full-time employment (contingent on future funding).

✅ Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgment of outstanding service and dedication through internal staff highlights and community recognition events.