Social Worker
About The Position
This exciting new position builds upon Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services (CHS) to offer vital services aimed at preventing substance misuse among persons in custody (PICs) on Rikers Island and facilitating connections to treatment services and other community supports post-release. The candidate in this role will work closely with the Clinical Supervisor to engage with non-classed individuals within the general population to conduct evidence-based screenings for those who may struggle with substance use disorder or mental health needs. These assessments will be in line with the Mental Health Report for 2010e applications and will be prioritized for individuals with upcoming court dates who could potentially be considered for an alternative to incarceration (ATI) program. While the main focus of this part of the role is to complete assessments, social workers may engage in the occasional individual counseling session/risk assessment/safety planning for the PICs they screen. They will not carry an on-island caseload or conduct regularly scheduled therapy visits for PIC.
Requirements
- LMSW or LMHC required
- Minimum of one year overall clinical experience required
- Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma, or incarceration desired
- Familiar with barriers that previously incarcerated individuals face in reentry and how to navigate them
- Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications, especially Word, Outlook and Excel
- Strong verbal, writing, listening and negotiating skills
- Ability to take initiative, be dependable, resourceful and able to pay keen attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities at the same time in a time-sensitive manner
Nice To Haves
- Relevant personal experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Interview participants utilizing Evidence-Based screening tools to complete initial assessment and comprehensive psychosocial evaluation
- Complete documentation of assessments to meet criteria for 2010e Mental Health Report; provide documentation with recommendations for ATI consideration and/or for specialized housing placement when appropriate
- Collaborate with on-site LCSW to obtain vital records and incorporate relevant information into clinical assessment outcomes
- Prepare assessments, supporting documentation, and service recommendations for court presentation when necessary
- Collaborate with in-court peer support specialists when individuals have scheduled appearances, informing them of potential service needs
- Create, prepare, and submit tracking sheets for monitoring of completed, scheduled, and upcoming assessments
- Create service plan when requested, which will include wrap-around, person-centered services identified and case conference with Fortune’s on-island team on high-risk individuals
- Assist with internal and external referrals for substance use, mental health, and care management programs
- Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction
- Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor
- Participate in training opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
