FIT Social Worker (Licensed)

The Jewish Board; New York, City of Rochester (NY, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Facilitated Intake Team. This role is crucial for conducting comprehensive assessments for clients entering mental health outpatient services. The ideal candidate will possess strong engagement skills and a compassionate approach to client interactions. You will be responsible for evaluating clients' needs, making treatment recommendations, and ensuring timely documentation. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community by addressing health disparities and supporting individuals in their journey to recovery. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to providing high-quality care and resources to those in need.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a clinical setting with experience in compassionate client interaction.
• Proficient in electronic health records and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments for clients in mental health services.
• Collaborate with community partners to ensure client access to care.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Crisis Evaluation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

NYS license in clinical social work (LCSW)

LMHC- DP (diagnostic privileges)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Video Messaging Platforms (Zoom, MS Teams)

Job description

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Make a bigger difference

PURPOSE:

The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Facilitated Intake Team (FIT) Social Worker provides comprehensive intake assessments for clients entering the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) clinics under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) umbrella with the goal of assessing their needs and making the appropriate recommendations for treatment and linkages to supportive services. The FIT Social Worker is an integral part of the client initial experience. This position requires a person with good engagement skills and ability to elicit important clinical history from a client.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Review demographic and clinical information prior to engaging in intake process to ensure accuracy of information
2. Provide a comprehensive assessment of client’s social determinants of health needs including mental health, substance use disorders, financial, housing, legal and medical needs
3. Expected to complete between 6-8 intakes per day
4. Present a clinical formulation in a clear and precise manner during disposition team meetings
5. Ability to make recommendations for treatment modality based on clinical information obtained
6. Conduct crisis evaluations and provide crisis stabilization interventions
7. Make appropriate referrals for various levels of care both within the CCBHC and in the community as needed
8. Assess for risk and prioritize cases deemed to be high risk for treatment. Risk includes suicide attempts/suicidal ideation or risk; symptoms of psychosis or delusions; suspicion of physical or sexual abuse; cases of domestic violence; etc.
9. Develop an understanding of various support services to make an accurate referral for services when needed
10. Collaborate with partnering programs/services to ensure smooth access and connection to care
11. Engage in Evidence based training to develop strong diagnostic skills (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and others as assigned)
12. Providing resources in a way that addresses the unique needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the impact of intersectionality on their experiences
13. Ensure timely completion (48 hours) of all intake documents into the electronic health record
14. Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:

1. Computer and technology savvy
2. Strong written and oral communication skills
3. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
4. Knowledge and skills with evidence-based practices to enhance client engagement
5. Knowledge and experience with trauma informed care
6. Solid problem solving and reporting skills; Strong attention to detail
7. Able to multi-task also ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks and projects
8. Solution oriented, resourceful, resilient

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:

1. NYS license in clinical social work (LCSW) or LMHC- DP (diagnostic privileges) required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:

1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a clinical setting
2. Experience interacting with clients utilizing a professional and compassionate approach required
3. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
4. Previous experience with evidence-based models preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Proficient with electronic health records
2. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
3. Comfortable and proficient using video messaging platforms (ex: Zoom, MS Teams)

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

1. The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer programs, etc.
2. Need to perform significant data entry into various computer programs
3. Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT

1. This role is fully in person
2. Schedules to be developed in collaboration with the Deputy Program Director and is based on the needs of the programs and clients served.
3. The offices at Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA.
4. To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (85% of the time) and stand (15% of the time).

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.

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