SOCIAL WORKER

Family Service League; North Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Generous PTO

Up to 11 paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for our Family Recovery Center in Bay Shore, NY. The Social Worker provides counseling to individuals, groups and families affected by alcohol and drugs and coordinates with outside agencies for referrals and follow-up.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, case management, crisis planning, and documentation in the OASAS framework. A strong multi-disciplinary teamwork approach and flexibility for evenings are required.

Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or limited permit required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with substance use disorders required; experience with co-occurring disorders required.
• Experience working with adolescent and teens may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work closely with referral sources required.

Responsibilities

• Provide the most appropriate and highest level of service to clients.
• Manage a caseload of clients and provide case management services; possibly primarily mandated by probation.
• Complete intake assessments.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Make accurate diagnosis and confer with supervisor when needed.
• Provide each client with realistic crisis plan.
• Work with client to develop and reach treatment goals and change goals as needed.
• Efficiently access other necessary services for client.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plans and other OASAS required documentation in a timely manner.
• Conduct and record all results of laboratory screenings.
• Maintain contact with client legal mandates and notify of significant issues.
• Register appropriate clients in impaired driver system.
• Correspond with collateral family members and agencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to client population.
• Maintain reasonable kept appointment rate.
• Contact clients by phone and letter regarding missed appointments.
• Obtain all necessary signatures and documentation related to client care.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs).
• Terminate cases when appropriate and using the appropriate procedures.
• Inform office staff and ensure that clients are informed of schedule changes.
• Adhere to OASAS regulations.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

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SOCIAL WORKER

FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER BAY SHORE S100 [70] Professional 1448 Fifth AVE. - Bay Shore NY 11706, Bay Shore, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3606

Salary Range: $57,000.00 To $63,000.00 Annually

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Ability to work at least 2 evenings a week.

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for our Family Recovery Center located in Bay Shore, NY. The Social Worker provides counseling to individuals, groups and families directly impacted by alcohol and drugs. The Social Worker will consult and advocate with outside agencies and other supports, as needed, and facilitate referrals and follow-up on those services.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide the most appropriate and highest level of service to clients.
• Manage a caseload of clients and provide case management services; possibly primarily mandated by probation.
• Complete intake assessments.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Make accurate diagnosis and confer with supervisor when needed.
• Provide each client with realistic crisis plan.
• Work with client to develop and reach treatment goals and change goals as needed.
• Efficiently access other necessary services for client.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plans and other OASAS required documentation in a timely manner.
• Conduct and record all results of laboratory screenings.
• Maintain contact with client legal mandates and notify of significant issues.
• Register appropriate clients in impaired driver system.
• Correspond with collateral family members and agencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to client population.
• Maintain reasonable kept appointment rate.
• Contact clients by phone and letter regarding missed appointments.
• Obtain all necessary signatures and documentation related to client care.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs).
• Terminate cases when appropriate and using the appropriate procedures.
• Inform office staff and ensure that clients are informed of schedule changes.
• Adhere to OASAS regulations.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or limited permit required.

Master’s Degree in Social Work required.

Minimum of 6 months experience with substance use disorders required; experience with co-occurring disorders required.

Experience working with adolescent and teens may be required.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work closely with referral sources required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.