Licensed Social Worker (LCSW)

The Licensed Social Worker collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of care for those clients requiring social work intervention. The Licensed Social Worker will provide support, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families facing various challenges. This role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, coordinating services, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote overall well-being.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution required

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required or current state registration as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) depending on state in which they will be working.

• Minimum of one year of social work experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

FROM CLIENT:

The position is held at Coxsackie Residential Mental Health Unit, Which is part of the Office of Mental Health. OMH provides mental health services to forensic patients. Candidate will be required to submit of TB Testing. May have contact with incarcerated individuals. Candidate will also be subjected to CNYPC Orientation.

Approx 40 hours/week(M-F, no weekends)

7am-4pm

Contract Staff would mainly be working weekdays and assisting in providing therapeutic services to patients in a primary therapist role to include individual therapy and the completion of mental health assessments and documentation (Core History, Suicide Assessments/risk assessments, Weekly/Monthly Progress Notes, Treatment Plans, Discharge Plans) According to policy and Procedure.

Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Licensed Social Worker | Licensed Social Worker

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0709

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2600 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-10T14:06:26