Clinical Social Worker

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for the oversight and execution of all

therapeutic, case management and programmatic requirements for the Discrete

Medicaid funded Clinic

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Responsible for conducting individual psychotherapy on a weekly basis and completing all necessary documentation such as psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes in a timely manner.
• Provide mental health referrals as needed
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients being served
• Participate in foster parent psycho-education workshops
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings to provide mental health updates as well as educational updates on children
• Work in collaboration with other departments, agencies, systems and institutions to maximize resources
• Assist in the development of the child’s educational plan
• Attend IEP meetings and/or school related conferences.
• Advocate for tutorial services as needed
• Ensure quality assurance and excellence in service provision
• Participate in required LSSNY trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• On call 24 hours crisis intervention for child/adolescents and foster parents

SUPERVISES:

• Social Work Interns if qualified

• Ability to work collaboratively with people from all walks of life
• Strong interest in working with foster care youth and children and families at-risk
• Strong clinical, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate trainings
• Superior organizational skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Applications and OCFS Connections
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (read, write and speak) is a plus

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited University
• LMSW or LCSW required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years post masters experience working with children, families and adolescent populations
• Knowledge of substance abuse prevention & treatment
• Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and familiar with medication risks and side effects
• Strong mental health background; proficiency in mental health diagnoses

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively express ideas using speech, listening and writing skills to influence others and convey Program purpose and goals
• Ability to establish a systematic course of action to accomplish specific objectives, determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively
• Ability to effectively meet and communicate face-to-face with Program stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties to accomplish overall organization objectives
• Ability to manage time effectively and determine priorities
• Detail oriented

Salary : $65,000 - $68,000