Licensed Fee for Service Social Worker - Hybrid

The Jewish Board•Staten Island, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families. Staff use a culturally affirming, person-centered approach to help clients and families develop skills and resources, improve overall functioning, build hope, and strengthen resiliency. Programs work with community partners to address neighborhood health disparities and recognize the strengths and resilience of the communities they serve. This position provides clinical services at an OMH-licensed outpatient mental health clinic or CCBHC location. Services include evaluations, individual, group, and/or family therapy, case management, and crisis interventions. The employee must live within the United States and hold a valid New York State license. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working remotely preferred; fully remote work is also available. The schedule is centrally managed. Late-afternoon appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; telehealth appointments are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program.
New York State license in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), or social work (LMSW/LCSW).
At least one year of relevant clinical experience.
Must live within the United States and have a valid New York State license.
Experience documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office.
Ability to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into computer programs.
Ability to engage clients and explore their emotions, life events, and resources.
Skill in clinical risk assessment and providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.
Effective time management to ensure timely client care and clinical documentation.
Ability to understand group dynamics and lead clinical group sessions.
Ability to use clinical assessments to guide referrals.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating children or adolescents.
Fluency in a second language.
Experience with tele-mental health platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and intakes as required.
Develop treatment plans with clients, identify treatment needs and interventions, and review or revise plans based on progress and changing problems or goals.
Provide individual, group, family, and crisis interventions.
Coordinate care with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies.
Connect clients, based on screenings and identified needs, with embedded care coordination, substance use disorder services, nursing, psychiatric services, and medical services.
Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
Maintain documentation according to standards and deadlines established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies, and funding sources.
Maintain professional behavior and ethical standards established by the licensing board, relevant professional association, and Jewish Board policies and procedures.
Participate in required paid agency training in evidence-based models, such as CBT and MI, applicable to continuing education credit requirements.
Maintain an active and steady caseload.
Perform other duties as assigned.