Client Care Coordinator
Acacia Network•New York, NY
•$60,000 - $65,000
About The Position
Acacia Network is seeking Client Care Coordinators/Social Workers in New York City to coordinate services related to clients’ mental health, including diagnoses, assessment of needs, and referrals. The role provides therapy for clients with special needs and conducts focused groups on topics such as post-traumatic stress and sexual or other abuse. The Social Worker conducts initial psychosocial histories and provides mental health care following clients’ completion of an inpatient program.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of post-graduate experience providing social work services; experience serving chemically dependent and/or mentally ill individuals is preferred.
- Previous relevant experience delivering social services in a DHS-regulated shelter environment.
- Knowledge of DHS policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions using business acumen.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office.
- Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
- NYS Licensed LMSW or LMHC.
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving chemically dependent and/or mentally ill individuals.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial psychosocial history interviews during clients’ admission and orientation.
- Determine clients’ mental health status during admission and orientation and at other appropriate points during treatment.
- Coordinate mental health treatment and referrals for clients throughout all treatment phases.
- Consult with primary counselors regarding clients with special needs.
- Provide supervision or treatment for cases requiring social-worker-level involvement by managed care or other referral agencies.
- Attend seminars and training on relevant issues.
- Develop and maintain referral connections with outside agencies and organizations to meet clients’ needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences.
- Maintain up-to-date case notes for clients on the caseload.
- Work closely with the program Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatrist.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Vacation days
- Paid holidays
