Psychiatric Social Worker - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Suffolk County Government • Hauppauge, NY

7d • 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 determine service needs, referring them to specialized programs, providing direct psychotherapy and emergency services, and performing casework and case management. The position also requires collaboration with relatives, collateral contacts, and community agencies, as well as participation in a multi-disciplinary team for case conferences and staff meetings.

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: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
• Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

What This Job Offers

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