SOCIAL WORKER

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations. SCHEDULE: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Some evening and Saturday hours required.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Bay Shore. The Social Worker will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following: Health and Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution Life and AD&D Insurance Generous PTO (paid time off) Up to 11 paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Student Tuition Remission Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Worker will provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs. Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5 and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses. Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Social Worker will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed. Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.

The Social Worker will participate in routing supervision and team meetings. Attend agency mandated trainings. Provide telehealth when needed. Attend routine supervision and team meetings. Identify and recommend additional referrals as needed. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in social work or related field required. LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or Limited Permit required. At minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred. Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred. Strong judgement and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to work both independently, as well as on a team is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

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