Family Specialist

Services for the Underserved • Brooklyn, NY

8d • $35,000 - $40,000

About The Position

Position Overview The Family Specialist will; provide for continuous quality improvement impacts the lives of our clients and communities while contributing to the development of our employees. LMSW's are strongly encouraged to apply. JOB FUNCTIONS : Work collaboratively as part of an integrated behavioral health team to address the needs of the “whole person”, including their physical and emotional health. Apply knowledge of family dynamics and relationships to enhance our engagement of families, and operate our family support services. Provide ongoing counseling to couples and families struggling with Depression, Drug Addiction, Marital, Child/Parental issues, Low Self-Esteem and Psychosocial Stressors. Maintain clinical records in accordance with SUS documentations, procedures and policies Ensure through staff development that the organization’s commitment to individualized supports and personal fulfillment is promoted on a level and within the community. To provide clinical services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations methods, mental status exams, and use of the DSM-IV To participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision To comply with clinical productivity standards as established by Management/Director of Mental Health To be available for after-hours telephone contact for clients in crisis Health To perform other duties as assigned The salary for this role is Min 35,000 - Max 40,000

Requirements

• A MSW ( LMSW preferred ) or Masters in Human Services or related field with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working with families.
• Familiar with clinical issues including substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, child welfare, child development, cognitive/developmental disabilities, family re-unification, and/or family system work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of an integrated behavioral health team to address the needs of the “whole person”, including their physical and emotional health.
• Apply knowledge of family dynamics and relationships to enhance our engagement of families, and operate our family support services.
• Provide ongoing counseling to couples and families struggling with Depression, Drug Addiction, Marital, Child/Parental issues, Low Self-Esteem and Psychosocial Stressors.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with SUS documentations, procedures and policies
• Ensure through staff development that the organization’s commitment to individualized supports and personal fulfillment is promoted on a level and within the community.
• To provide clinical services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations methods, mental status exams, and use of the DSM-IV
• To participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision
• To comply with clinical productivity standards as established by Management/Director of Mental Health
• To be available for after-hours telephone contact for clients in crisis Health
• To perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development.
• From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
• We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
• S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
• S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees