Bilingual LMSW Social Worker

Forestdale is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in NYC. Forestdale operates out of three offices to better serve the families of Brooklyn and Queens. We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. Forestdale’s mission is “to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.”

About the Role

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting children and families in foster care. As a Bilingual LMSW, you will provide trauma-informed assessments, therapy, and treatment planning that help children heal, grow, and thrive. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team—including families, case planners, and healthcare professionals—to develop care plans that promote emotional stability and long-term success. This role is ideal for early-career clinicians seeking clinical hours toward their LCSW and an opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of children and families.

Salary

• Masters/Limited License - $60,000
• Masters/License - $65,000
• Masters/License/Bilingual- $67,000 - $69,000

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical and trauma -based assessments to identify emotional and behavioral needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families, case planning teams, and medical providers.
• Provide trauma-informed therapy
• Support youth in developing pro-social and developmentally appropriate behaviors.
• Coordinate referrals to community mental health and support services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and agency standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (LMSW license required or pending within 3 months).
• 1–3 years of experience providing direct clinical services to children, youth, and families (preferred).
• Bilingual Spanish (required).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, TFCBT & CPP
• Commitment to supporting children in foster care through a culturally responsive, strengths-based approach.
• Compliance with all background checks and mandated trainings per NYS requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• LCSW supervision provided (clinical hours count).
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO).
• Professional development, CEU reimbursement, and training opportunities.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility (for qualifying nonprofit service).
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Four weeks’ vacation, 1 self care day and 12 sick days
• Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
• 401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match
• Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans

Why Join Us

At our organization, we believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and connection. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to help children find safety, stability, and hope. If you’re passionate about clinical work and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.