Social Worker in Tarrytown, New York at The Mental Health Association of Westchester County Inc

Summary Description:

Our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) are designed to better meet the behavioral health needs at earlier junctures in a child/youth’s life to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health conditions. These services aim to prevent the need for more restrictive and higher-intensity services for children and youth.

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing services to children and youth, ages 0-21, in their home or community-based settings. The clinical services provided under OLP are intended to help prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention, and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed. Services are also intended to provide treatment to correct or ameliorate a delay or problem in developmental functioning and healthy relationships for children/youth with an existing diagnosis for whom flexible community-based treatment is needed. In addition, an assessment of needs may result in the recommendation of further medically necessary services, such as rehabilitative services. The Clinician will support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration. When possible, the OLP Clinician will utilize evidence-based practices, always embracing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. Services are delivered in a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, strength-based assessments of service and clinical needs to determine appropriateness for OLP or other CFTSS services.
• Refer to other CFTSS services as indicated.
• Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the child, their families, and their care team.
• Provide ongoing individual and/or family therapy in the client’s home or community-based locations or through video conferencing.
• Communicate with school and other community providers regarding the child’s progress.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date and complete case records, including documentation, and provide written reports and statistics as required.
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, and individual supervision.
• Complete the required number of client contact hours to meet productivity standards.
• Participate in program development and in-service trainings.
• Follow the established agency policies & procedures and meet all guidelines set forth by regulatory bodies.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards.
• Due to the nature of the program, must have the ability to be flexible with working hours.
• Provide 24-hour telephonic crisis intervention services on a rotating basis.
• Other related duties.

Competencies:

• Principles, practices and methods of community mental health treatment including interviewing, assessment, family, child, and group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Applicable city, state and federal guidelines and laws affecting mental health treatment, services and reporting procedures.
• Principles of psychological growth, development and psychopathology.
• Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system.
• Must be able to effectively engage clients.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Timely and accurate documentation in accordance with GMH documentation policy.
• Ensure that all productivity expectations are met.
• Meet all professional development & training expectations.

Requirements:

• The candidate must hold one of the following New York State licenses: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychoanalyst. Limited permit eligible candidates will be considered.

• Strong computer knowledge: typing, communication tools, scheduling tools, and web browsers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management systems.

• Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking).

• Must be cleared and maintain clearance under applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• The Clinician must have a valid Driver’s License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier. The Clinician will be using agency vehicles and is responsible for adhering to Agency Driver Policy
• The Clinician must maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.

Special Considerations:

• Hours per week, reporting structure, and location are subject to change per program needs.

Mandated Reporter:

This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report.

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.