LMSW

Acacia Network•New York, NY

4h•$0 - $86,364

About The Position

The LMSW coordinates services addressing clients’ social and mental health needs. This includes assessing needs, making diagnoses, providing psychotherapy and referrals as warranted, and connecting clients with social service agencies and departments, including housing, health homes, and behavioral health. The position provides therapeutic services and crisis management under the supervision of an LCSW and works within an integrated, community-based health center serving the South Bronx.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or an equivalent related field.
Current and unrestricted New York State LMSW licensure.
At least two years of relevant experience in a mental or behavioral health environment.
Obtain Mandated Reporter training (2 hours) before the hire date.
Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and make decisions.
Ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and work with urgency and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred.
Obtain Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT) training within six months of hire.
Obtain Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment training within six months of hire.
Obtain CASAC Canon of Ethics training (6 hours) within six months of hire.
Obtain confidentiality related to 42CFR training (3 hours) within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Under LCSW supervision, provide individual, family, and group therapeutic sessions as needed.
Under LCSW supervision, complete psychosocial assessments and corresponding treatment plans.
Under LCSW supervision, provide crisis management as needed.
Maintain current client records in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Submit paperwork within policy timelines and meet insurer guidelines for proper billing.
Organize and facilitate consistent interdisciplinary case conferences.
Participate in staff, case management, and organizational meetings as requested.
Gather patient data as necessary to report to the supervisor.
Work closely with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health in Primary Care on special projects.
Perform additional relevant duties as requested by the supervisor.
Connect clients with social service agencies and departments, including housing, health homes, and behavioral health.