Licensed Social Worker

Odyssey House Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Vacation Plan

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Odyssey House Inc. seeks a Licensed Social Worker to provide individual and group counseling within residential treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. You will assist residents and families in accessing resources, and work with the clinical team to guide care and discharge planning.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work (or related) and NYS licensure. The role offers a 35-hour week, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a respected nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with one year of relevant experience.
• NYS Licensure as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist required; provisional licensure during probation possible.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual assessment and counseling to address resident needs.
• Conduct evidence-based group counseling sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date resident charts and documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Assist in discharge plan development.
• Collaborate with clinical team and liaise with families.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of on-site manager.

Skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work / Counseling / MFT

NYS Licensure as SW / MH Counselor / MF Therapist

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Electronic Health Records

Outlook

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $78,000.00 Annually

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages-and across all five boroughs-beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you're right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Licensed Social Worker is responsible for providing individual and group counseling services on a wide range of clinical and community issues for individuals in residential treatment to address a substance use disorder. A ssists residents and their families in accessing community resources and services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical and vocational/educational needs. F unctions in a collaborative role within the clinical team and provides guidance and direction to the Counselors.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual assessment and counseling to address outstanding family, medical, psychiatric, and housing concerns.
• Conduct evidence-based group counseling services related to a wide range of clinical and community issues.
• Maintain up-to-date resident charts including assessments, treatment plans, case notes and documentation of collateral contacts.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of resident discharge plans.
• Provide other therapeutic services through active participation, observation and evaluation of resident's engagement in the resident hierarchy, job functions, and social and recreational activities.
• Establish community and agency affiliations which address resident needs and strengthen the delivery of services.
• Functions as liaison and provide education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, in regards to resident's substance abuse and related behavioral issues.
• When necessary due to staff absences or vacancies, maintains a caseload.
• When necessary, conduct resident screening for contraband and collection of samples for urine toxicology testing Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.
• When necessary, facilitate case conferences and conduct internal chart audits.
• Attend all required in-service training seminars.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Function as "Manager" on Duty in the absence of an on-site manager.
• Other relevant duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with one (1) year experience working in a social services setting providing group counseling, family therapy and case management with chemically dependent clients required;
• NYS Licensure as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist required.
  • Candidates lacking this credential must be able to obtain this minimum standard during the six (6) month introductory employment probation period.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.