Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About The Position
The Social Worker is a member of the Behavioral Health Services, which includes an OASAS licensed 822 Outpatient Treatment Services Program and The Better Living Center, an Article 31 Office of Mental Health Outpatient Mental Health Outpatient and Treatment Rehabilitation Services (MHOTRS) program (formerly OMH Outpatient Mental Health Clinic). The LCSW is to provide supervisory support within the Treatment Services Program while reviewing and approving admissions documentation, providing clinical supervision and carrying a moderate caseload. The LCSW is responsible for providing therapy to clients on their caseload with histories of criminal justice involvement at the satellite locations or the Long Island City location and may involve some delivery of telehealth services.
Requirements
- LCSW required
- Minimum of three years overall clinical experience required, 1-2 years post LCSW licensure
- 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
Nice To Haves
- CASAC credential is a plus
- Supervisory experience is a plus
- Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial client assessments and intakes in line with either OASAS or OMH regulations
- Conduct psychosocial interviews
- Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients
- Provide ongoing individual counseling and weekly group counseling
- Write and update individual client-based, goal-orientated treatment plans that follow agency guidelines and timeframes
- Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction.
- Maintain on-going 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 and clinical supervision meetings
- Provide clinical supervision to LMSW and CASAC team members, as needed
- Review and co-sign service documentation from LMSW, CASAC, or unlicensed team members, as needed
- May be tasked with assisting in the start-up and implementation of new programs (i.e. court-based services)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
