Social Worker
About The Position
The Social Worker is a member of the Better Living Center, an Article 31 Office of Mental Health Outpatient Mental Health Outpatient and Treatment Rehabilitation Services program (formerly OMH Outpatient Mental Health Clinic). The Social Worker is responsible for providing therapy to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement. The role may include providing services through Fortune’s OASAS-licensed 822 substance use clinic, depending on client volume. The position may involve some delivery of telehealth services from a home location, and will also involve on-site work at Fortune Society’s Long Island City location.
Requirements
- LMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, LMHC, or LCAT required
- Minimum of one year overall clinical experience required
- Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired
- Ability, on some days, to work remotely via Zoom in a quiet, private home-office location required
- Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records
- Interest and experience working with persons with criminal justice system involvement
- Understanding of the impacts exposure to the criminal justice system can have on clients
- Demonstrated commitment to using respectful, constructive means of communication when interacting with clients and colleagues
- Utilize a strengths-based, person-centered model and endorse the concept of looking for the best in people, rather than judging them by their worst decision(s)
- Ability to practice multiple theoretical frameworks and tailor their therapeutic approach to the client based on ongoing assessment and clinical need
- Demonstrate positive attitude with flexibility of schedule in rolling with the changes that a person entering treatment may demonstrate
- Excellent time management skills including making, keeping and/or rescheduling appointments on their own personal calendar as well as psychiatric appointments for clients on their caseload
- Excellent at maintaining personal organization in pursuing numerous tasks in parallel, managing his/her/their time to maximize efficiency
- Good at completing paperwork accurately and in timely manner
- Good computer navigation skills as well as effective typing speed
- Competency using a computer (knowledge of MS Office and electronic health record systems)
- Use of other tools such as cell phones and Teams
Nice To Haves
- CASAC credential is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- SIFI certification is a plus
- Relevant personal experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial client assessment and psychosocial interviews
- Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients
- Provide ongoing individual counseling and weekly group counseling
- Write and update individual client-based, goal-orientated treatment plans following agency guidelines and timeframes
- Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction
- Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor
- Communicate with other Fortune staff members in the same and other programs/locations that share common client(s)
- Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services
- Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings
- Provide rotating on-call coverage
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid volunteer time
- Professional development
- Learning and development program
- Employee bonus referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
