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ACT SOCIAL WORKER - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! at Family Service League Inc. – Bay Shore, New York

Family Service League Inc.
Bay Shore, New York, 11706, United States
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About This Position

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, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 9AM – 5PM



SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The Social Worker delivers services to individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been met by more traditional service delivery approaches. The Social Worker will be given an agency vehicle to use for home visits with the clients. Travel is required.

**$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

  • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
  • 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 educate the clients and their families about how to manage a severe mental illness and meet their individual goals.
  • Conduct daily home visits using the agency vehicle.
  • The Social Worker will create individual treatment plans based on the clients’ needs.
  • Complete client assessments, relapse prevention plans, and housing applications.
  • Develop individual goals to work toward including a stable plan for medication, housing, and employment for each client.
  • The Social Worker will provide evidenced based practice treatment to clients with a severe and persistent mental illness.
  • Connect clients to treatment facilities including our clinics and other mental health resources in the community.
  • The Social Worker will perform crisis intervention by using the crisis phone after hours and on weekends, as needed.
  • Conduct group meetings with clients and their families to help rebuild trust and a relationship.
  • Travel is required using the agency vehicle.
  • All other duties as assigned.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

    Master’s Degree required.

    CASAC, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC preferred.

    1 year of experience working with the severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) population required.

    Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team required.

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written required.

    Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records/Documentation, required.

    Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

    Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License required.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to conduct home visits.

    Job Location

    Bay Shore, New York, 11706, United States
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    Job Location

    This job is located in the Bay Shore, New York, 11706, United States region.

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