LMSW Social Worker - Family Services
YMCA of Long Island•Holtsville, NY
5d•$22,000 - $32,000
About The Position
The Social Worker, LMSW, will be responsible providing individual and group psychotherapy and developing treatment plans for patients.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- Licensed Master Social Worker credential.
- Written, verbal, and communication skills.
- Personal flexibility of working hours.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drug use, alcohol abuse and alcoholism and their applications to alcoholism and substance abuse counseling.
- Knowledge of family systems theory and some skills in providing brief family therapy.
- Some skill in facilitating and coordinating treatment for the mentally ill.
- Skills in making alcoholism and substance abuse related assessments and evaluations which consider medical, psychological and social needs of patients.
- Knowledge of and ability to provide information and referral services that are appropriate and accessible.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and substance abuse issues.
Responsibilities
- Crisis intervention, patient intake, and orientation.
- Individual and group psychotherapy, including involvement of family and significant others.
- Outreach and case finding.
- Discharge planning and referral procedures.
- Coordination and consultation with other programs and services on behalf of patients, in accordance with applicable federal and state confidentiality laws.
