VETO Trauma Counselor / Licensed Clinical Social Worker

VETO TRAUMA COUNSELOR / SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW or LMSW)
Department of Surgery – Trauma Division
Salary Range: $90,000 – $95,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, South Queens, NY

Position Summary
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or experienced Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join its Violence Elimination and Trauma Outreach (VETO) Program. This Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) supports adolescent (ages 13–17) and adult (ages 18–44) survivors of interpersonal violence. The social worker will deliver trauma-informed mental health services, crisis intervention, case management, and personalized support to patients and their families.

This full-time role reports to the VETO Program Manager and works closely with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient eligibility for the program and evaluate psychosocial needs and risk factors using medical records and screening tools.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to program participants and their families.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, hospital departments, and community-based organizations to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital and departmental standards.
• Supervise peer counselors and social work interns as needed.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, community outreach events, and professional development trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by program leadership.

Tagged as: lcsw, veto, violence