Licensed Clinical Social Worker

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director and or his/her designee, the Coordinator will provide concrete services and therapeutic interventions for patients, manage patient care and oversee case management services to a program specifically designed to serve the LGBTQIA and general populations.
• Collect data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Consult with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
• Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Refer clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services.
• Follow up to determine reliability of treatment used; change method and degree of therapy when indicated.
• Establish and maintain case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepare related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keep abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
• Consult with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Plan and facilitate community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
• As appropriate to the position, perform various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
• May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• LCSW licensure and certification, Spanish/English bilingual a plus and 5 to 8 years of experience in clinical social work practice
• LCSW must have extensive knowledge of a multiple clinical modalities, theory and principles of human behavior, social work theory and practice
• Experience in a primary care and mental health setting is preferred
• Previous experience with substance abuse population is desired
• Child and Adolescent experience is desired
• Extensive knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and HIV health/ behavioral health issues and concerns

· Position requires travel to network of collaborative agencies and facilities as needed and 40 hour work week hours of operation

· Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.

· Knowledge of community mental health resources, community support services and funding agencies.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

· Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.

· Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

· Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.

· Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10002 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10002

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000