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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a nationally accredited institution.
• Valid NYS LMSW required.
• Must obtain NPI prior to start date.
• Must obtain and maintain all licensure/certifications for which employee is educationally and professionally eligible in NY State.
• Excellent Time Management, organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to evaluate and intervene in crisis situations.
• Be flexible.
• Have excellent oral & written communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Creole speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial interview, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapy with individuals, groups, and families.
• Adhere to all standards of contract compliance, audit readiness, Agency policies and procedures, and all other regulatory requirements.
• Meet Agency requirements for qualitative and quantitative documentation, including writing progress notes, treatment plans, intake assessments, correspondence regarding clients, termination summaries, encounter forms, and any other required documentation.
• Ensure that referrals are made to appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the needs of the consumer and their families.
• Respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner and follow-up on referrals made on behalf of a consumer/family.
• Conduct individual, family, marital, and group therapy as dictated by the client’s clinical needs.
• Monitor and coordinate psychiatrist psychopharmacology appointments.
• Coordinate physical, medical, and psychological needs for clients.
• Complete and submit all documentation required for Agency reimbursement for services within 24 hours of session in a thorough, complete, accurate, and timely fashion.
• Maintain all applicable standards of audit readiness.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision.
• Participate, as needed, in Agency response to serious incidents.
• Participate in meetings with supervisor and other staff trainings, planning, and evaluation of individual work and agency functioning.
• Engage in supervision with a consultant LCSW towards clinical licensure.
• Attend up to 21 hours of CEU training.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Professional Development (CEUs)
• High Quality Supervision
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Language Differential $5.00 extra per session
• Training paid by Agency