Dual Clinic Social Worker

Fortune Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society in Bronx, NY seeks a Dual Clinic Social Worker for the Behavioral Health Services Unit. The role provides therapy to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement and a mixed caseload of substance use and mental health diagnoses. On-site with occasional telehealth from our satellite office.

Applicants should have LMSW/LCSW/MHC-LP/LMHC credentials, strong engagement and documentation skills, and comfort with EHRs. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, or LMHC required.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience required.
• Experience with mental health, SUD, or incarceration is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client assessment and psychosocial interviews.
• Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Provide ongoing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Write and update treatment plans following state and agency guidelines.
• Maintain proper case records and timely documentation.
• Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision.

Skills

Therapy skills

Client engagement

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Documentation proficiency

Time management

Education

LMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, or LMHC required

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SRP 2 [Bronx] - Bronx, NY 10451, Position Type: Full-Time Exempt, Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary, Title: Dual Clinic Social Worker

Unit: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Senior Director, Behavioral Health

Status: Full Time; Regular; Exempt

Salary Range: $72,000

Location: 502 E 163rd St, Bronx, NY 10451

Days/Hours: Generally Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm - Two days will be 10am to 6pm

This position is represented by OPEIU Local 153

Organization Overview

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.

Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.

Position Summary

This is a growth position based out of the newly credentialed Bronx Satellite office. The Dual Clinic Social Worker is a member of the Behavioral Health Services Unit, which includes an Article 31 Office of Mental Health (OMH) Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) center and Article 32 Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) program. The Dual Clinic Social Worker is responsible for providing therapy to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement and will have a mixed caseload of those with primary diagnoses of substance use disorder, mental health and/or co‑occurring diagnoses. The services will be conducted on-site at Fortune’s satellite location but may also involve some delivery of services at the Long Island City location and/or telehealth services remotely.

Core Competencies

Mission and Fit:

Embodies Fortune’s mission and fit, and will be an effective member of the team in furthering both. The candidate should exhibit compassion and understanding for our participants (wherever they are in their re‑entry process) and embrace Fortune’s core value that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.

Client Engagement:

The successful candidate will complete the required screening tools to build comprehensive psychosocial evaluations accurately and efficiently. While engaging in services with clients, the candidate will be able to practice multiple theoretical frameworks and tailor the therapeutic approach to the client based on ongoing assessment and clinical need. The candidate will also demonstrate a positive attitude toward flexibility of schedule in rolling with the changes that a person newly entering therapeutic services often demonstrates.

Clinical Expertise:

This person shall demonstrate understanding of all mental health and substance use disorder diagnostic categories, co‑occurring diagnoses, general criteria and theoretical frames for treatment. The individual will have practical experience treating individuals with behavioral health disorders and SUD through individual and group therapy, ideally with evidence‑based practices. Deep awareness of principles and techniques of Motivational Interviewing (MI) are required. Clinical expertise also includes knowledge and incorporation of CBT, SFT, and various other theoretical frameworks.

Time Management & Organizational Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management skills including making, keeping and/or rescheduling appointments on their own personal calendar and managing psychiatric appointments for clients on their caseload in addition to pursuing numerous tasks in parallel and managing his/her/their time to maximize efficiency. This position also requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to consistently complete requisite paperwork and service documentation accurately and in real time. Good computer navigation skills, a demonstrated ability to work with multiple database/EHR systems, and a proficiency with MS Office and telehealth platforms are also required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial client assessment and psychosocial interviews;
• Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients;
• Provide ongoing individual counseling and group counseling sessions when needed;
• Write and update individual, client‑based, goal‑oriented treatment plans following state regulatory and agency guidelines and timeframes;
• Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction;
• Maintain ongoing clinical communication with supervisor;
• Communicate with other Fortune staff members in the same and other programs/locations that share common client(s);
• Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services;
• Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical supervision meetings;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• LMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, or LMHC required;
• CASAC credential is a plus;
• Minimum of one year overall clinical experience required;
• Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired;
• Ability, on some days, to work remotely via Zoom in a quiet, private home‑office location required;
• Excellent client‑engagement and counseling skills;
• Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills;
• Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records;
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus;
• SIFI certification is a plus.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.