OTP Psychiatric Social Worker — Therapy & Casework

Suffolk AME; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker for the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Hauppauge, NY. The role conducts patient evaluations, provides direct psychotherapy, and coordinates case management within a multidisciplinary team.

Shift is 6:00am–2:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday, with comprehensive health insurance, pension, paid time off, and holidays. Sponsorship is not available for this role, and relocation assistance is not offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Certification as LMSW or LCSW by NYSED must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients at the OTP to complete evaluations to determine service needs.
• Refers patients to additional specialized programs to address unmet needs.
• Provides direct psychotherapy to OTP patients, including emergency services when warranted.
• Performs casework and case management services with patients.
• Confers with relatives, collateral contacts and community agencies to assist in serving OTP patients.
• Is part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in case conferences and staff meetings.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LMSW Certification

LCSW Certification

Job description

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker for the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Hauppauge, NY. The role conducts patient evaluations, provides direct psychotherapy, and coordinates case management within a multidisciplinary team.

Shift is 6:00am–2:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday, with comprehensive health insurance, pension, paid time off, and holidays. Sponsorship is not available for this role, and relocation assistance is not offered.