Forensic Diversion Team Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Job overview

The Forensic Diversion Team Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) works onsite in Glens Falls, NY, providing community-based crisis services. The stated annual salary is $60,000. People USA is a peer-run nonprofit whose mission is to educate, support, and empower people facing behavioral health challenges. The social worker assesses and supports people experiencing crises, coordinates with community providers and partners, and links individuals to services. The role contributes to safe community-based intervention and efforts to prevent future crises.

What you'll do

• Address referrals, including warm hand-offs
• lead daily shift-change huddles
• assess individuals in crisis
• collaborate with providers, team members, and external partners
• complete required documentation
• maintain a trauma-informed environment
• advocate for individuals and connect them with supports
• perform community-based crisis intervention and assessments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed master social worker

lmsw

forensic diversion team

glens falls ny

people usa

$60,000/year

mobile crisis intervention

community-based services

crisis assessment

trauma-informed care

master’s degree required

license obtainable within six months

nys driver’s license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, HRA, flexible spending account, voluntary life, long-term disability, identity protection, legal services, sick time, vacation time, and member discounts.

Why this role

The organization describes itself as peer-run and grounded in lived experience with mental health or addiction issues.

About the employer

People USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.