SOCIAL WORKER in Huntington, New York at Family Service League Inc.

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:

Option #1: Monday 1-9pm, Tuesday 12-8pm, Wednesday 10 -6pm, Thursday 10-6pm Friday 12-8pm OR

Option #2: Monday 12-9pm, Tuesday 9-5pm, Wednesday 9-5pm, Thursday off, Friday 11-8pm, Saturday 9-2pm.

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker /Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Huntington. The Social Worker/ Counselor 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.
• Provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
• The Social Worker will collaborate with family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
• 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 relevant human service field required.

LMSW, LMHC, LCSW or related licensed clinical degree/ permit required.

At least one year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to multitask, problem solve, make clear decisions, and work individually and as part of a team.

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

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Must be available to work evenings and Saturdays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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