Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Community Options, Inc.•Dumont, NJ

10d•$40

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a skilled Part Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bergen, New Jersey. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) uses best practice within a community-based setting to apply social work methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The main responsibility of a clinical social worker is to screen medical records, conduct interviews and assessments, set treatment goals, and arrange for expediting and coordinating services. We are offering a $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY Pay- $40.00 per hour

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
Understanding and commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances
Maintain liaison with area resources and coordinate social service activities
Assess and plan for the social requirements of youth and families
Develop social service programs and resources
Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies, and services to staff
Comply with CRMC policies
Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development and ISP
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation