COUNSELOR

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE 

Flexible schedule, evening and/or weekend availability 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. 

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This position requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.