Social Worker

Outreach Development Corp.; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Brentwood, NY is seeking a Social Worker to deliver and implement direct clinical services within our treatment team, focusing on individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health problems.

The Social Worker will be part of the interdisciplinary team and support ongoing recovery and treatment planning. The role requires managing a caseload of 20–30 clients, coordinating with program staff, and maintaining thorough documentation to ensure timely care and

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational management skills and ability to coach staff.
• Strong networking and public relations skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement direct clinical services as part of the treatment team.
• Manage caseload of 20–30 clients from entry to discharge with appropriate care levels.
• Provide backup coverage for other clinical staff absences.
• Maintain timely documentation: progress notes, treatment plans, and reports.
• Coordinate with referents and collateral services to support client care.
• Ensure Medicaid compliance and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Organizational management

Public relations

Team collaboration

Program planning

Problem solving

Education

LMSW or higher preferred

Job description

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Social Worker

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3090

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.

Position: Social Worker

The Social Worker is responsible for the delivery and implementation of direct clinical services and serves as a member of the treatment team. clinical services to a population of chemically dependent with co-occurring and mental health problems. The SAC serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope:

• Facilitate various formats (i.e., individuals, groups, specialty groups) on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner.
• Manage all aspects of a caseload of 20 to 30 from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.
• Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.
• Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Site Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle volume of work.
• Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services. Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data.
• Identify, plan and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator.
• Complete all documentation (i.e., progress notes, group notes, treatment plans, utilization reviews, progress reports to referents, thresholds, active caseload lists, monthly discharge summary, urinalysis) in a timely manner. Maintain easy to use system of filing, clinical and administrative record keeping and other documentation. Inform Site Director and/or Program Coordinator of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadline.
• Actively participate in all meetings (i.e., staff meetings, case conference, team meetings and individual supervision) by being prepared utilizing problem-solving skills and providing appropriate feedback to team members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral (i.e., probation, parole, CPS, drug court, family treatment court, etc.) through monthly written progress reports and timely responses to phone inquiries.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with Evening Program staff and case managers to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Submit weekly schedules, ensure prior approval for offsite activities, monitor and enhance effective utilization of time.
• Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to level needed for optimal job performance; proficient with using e-mail, Word Perfect and other programs as necessary.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• LMSW or higher preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
• 1 year of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus
• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.