Psychiatric Social Worker - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Suffolk County • Hauppauge, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker for the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Hauppauge. This role involves interviewing patients to complete evaluations, determining service needs, and referring them to specialized programs. The position also includes providing direct psychotherapy, emergency services, casework, and case management. Collaboration with relatives, collateral contacts, community agencies, and participation in a multi-disciplinary team are key aspects of the role. The work shift for this position is 6:00 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday - Saturday.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work
• Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education
• Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained throughout employment in this title
• At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients at the OTP to complete evaluations to determine service needs
• Refers patients to additional specialized programs to address any unmet needs
• Provides direct psychotherapy to patients of the OTP which would include emergency services when warranted
• Performs casework and case management services with patients
• Confers with relatives, collateral contacts and community agencies to assist in serving patients at the OTP
• Is part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Pension
• Vacation (2 weeks to start)
• Sick leave
• Personal days
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level