Social Worker

Acacia Network•New York, NY

5h•$58,000 - $58,200

About The Position

The Social Worker coordinates services related to clients’ mental health, including diagnosis, assessment of needs, and referrals. The role provides therapy for clients with special needs and conducts focused groups addressing issues such as post-traumatic stress and abuse. The Social Worker also conducts initial psychosocial histories and provides mental health care following completion of the inpatient program. The position works with primary counselors, the program Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatrist, interdisciplinary treatment teams, case conferences, and outside agencies to coordinate care and meet clients’ needs. It maintains current case notes and provides supervision or treatment for cases requiring social-worker-level involvement by managed care or other referral agencies.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
Two years of post-graduate experience providing social work services.
Previous relevant experience delivering social services in a DHS-regulated shelter environment.
Knowledge of DHS policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
Ability to apply business acumen to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
Experience working with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving chemically dependent and/or mentally ill individuals.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial psychosocial history interviews with all clients during the Admission/Orientation phase.
Determine clients’ mental health status during Admission/Orientation and at other appropriate points during treatment.
Coordinate mental health treatment and referrals for clients in all phases.
Consult with primary counselors regarding clients with special needs.
Provide supervision or treatment for cases requiring social-worker-level involvement by managed care or other referral agencies.
Attend seminars and training on pertinent issues.
Develop and maintain referral connections with outside agencies and organizations to meet program clients’ needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences.
Maintain up-to-date case notes for clients on the caseload.
Work in close liaison with the program Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatrist.
Perform other duties within the scope and nature of the position.