Dual Clinic Social Worker
About The Position
The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities. Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. Position Summary: This is a growth position based out of the newly credentialed Bronx Satellite office. The Dual Clinic Social Worker is a member of the Behavioral Health Services Unit, which includes an Article 31 Office of Mental Health (OMH) Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) center and Article 32 Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) program. The Dual Clinic Social Worker is responsible for providing therapy to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement and will have a mixed caseload of those with primary diagnoses of substance use disorder, mental health and/or co-occurring diagnoses. The services will be conducted on-site at Fortune’s satellite location but may also involve some delivery of services at the Long Island City location and/or telehealth services remotely.
Requirements
- LMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, or LMHC required
- Minimum of one year overall clinical experience required
- Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired
- Ability, on some days, to work remotely via Zoom in a quiet, private home-office location required
- Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- SIFI certification is a plus
- Relevant personal experience is a plus
Nice To Haves
- CASAC credential is a plus
- SIFI certification is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Relevant personal experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial client assessment and psychosocial interviews
- Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients
- Provide ongoing individual counseling and group counseling sessions when needed
- Write and update individual, client-based, goal-oriented treatment plans following state regulatory and agency guidelines and timeframes
- Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction
- Maintain ongoing clinical communication with supervisor
- Communicate with other Fortune staff members in the same and other programs/locations that share common client(s)
- Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services
- Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical supervision meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
