Social Worker, Entertainment Assistance Program
Company: ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Entertainment Community Fund
(formerly The Actors Fund) , a nationwide human services
organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and
entertainment, seeks a Social Worker for our Entertainment
Assistance Program. The clients of the Entertainment Community Fund
are a diverse, dynamic and engaging group of working professionals
which include musicians, actors, stage managers, set designers,
hair and make-up stylists, costume designers, ushers, and radio
hosts, to name a few. The agency is seeking a clinically oriented
Social Worker to join our Entertainment Assistance Program
(EAP)Team providing client-centered clinical case management,
supportive counseling, and financial assistance to adult
professionals in performing arts and entertainment.
RESPONSIBILITIES The EAP social worker will engage with a wide
variety of individuals and their families in a clinical process
that facilitates development of assessments and treatment plans.
This includes clinical case management, evaluating and advocating
for financial assistance, as well as serving as a liaison to
additional resources. The social worker will help the client access
public and community resources and facilitate connections to health
insurance, medical providers, public benefits and community
organizations. The Social worker will provide crisis intervention,
mental health assessments and connection to community providers and
resources. The social worker will have the opportunity to develop
and facilitate groups and workshops that address the needs of the
performing arts and entertainment community. The successful
candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with
other programs of The Entertainment Community Fund as well as
unions, industry management and community organizations to
facilitate treatment plans and services. Additionally, they will
identify and develop relationships with community and mental health
resources and provide outreach to the community to promote
services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree from an accredited
School of Social Work and State Licensure. Strong assessment,
intensive clinical case management, and advocacy skills. Crisis
intervention skills and the ability to engage in a wide range of
presentations. Organized and able to handle diverse tasks in a
fast-paced, high-volume environment. Effective time management and
the ability to create an organizational system is required.
Consistently convey a sense of empathy with clients and demonstrate
solid clinical acumen. Value and have the willingness to use the
individual and group clinical supervision process to reflect,
observe and enhance clinical practice. Worker will adhere to and be
compliant with the licensing code of ethics. A commitment to
cultural humility in social work practice. Availability to assist
in agency-wide outreach to the entertainment community to provide
information about the Entertainment Community Fund. Available to
conduct groups, seminars or trainings during the evenings as
needed. PREFERRED QUALITIES Experience working within a crisis
intervention as well as a brief treatment model. Experience with
the entertainment and performing arts community is helpful.
Experience creating and facilitating groups such as: support,
psychoeducation, and affinity. Bilingual: Spanish/English ABOUT
THIS POSITION This is a full-time salaried or hourly position based
in the Entertainment Community Fund’s National Headquarters Office
in Times Square, New York City. The Entertainment Community Fund
offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits
package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan,
voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life
and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and
disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition
reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter
benefit or paid parking, depending on location. COMPENSATION
Compensation is commensurate with licensure type and years of
experience. The salary range for candidates who hold an MSW is
between $69,000 - $73,422. The salary range for candidates who hold
an LCSW is between $76,620 - $78,422. Internships, volunteer work,
and gaps in employment will not be counted towards years of
experience. TO APPLY Apply online at
www.entertainmentcommunity.org/careers. A complete application will
include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations. ABOUT THE
ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND The Entertainment Community Fund is a
national human services organization that fosters stability and
resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and
entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in
New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in
film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with
programs including social services and emergency financial
assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and
secondary employment and training services. For more about the
Entertainment Community Fund, please visit:
www.entertainmentcommunity.org. The Entertainment Community Fund is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of
the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace
diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We
celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of
mutual respect.
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