Social Worker-FFS

ICL inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based mental health organization in Brooklyn is seeking qualified professionals to provide clinical services to children, adolescents, and families. Responsibilities include individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, and maintaining compliance with clinical records. Candidates must be licensed in New York or eligible for a limited permit and demonstrate strong communication and cultural competency skills. This position supports the mission and values of the organization in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Cultural competency is essential.
• Licensed by New York State or eligible for limited permit.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services including individual, family, and crisis intervention.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains clinical records in compliance with all regulations.
• Participates in mandatory agency training.
• Attends weekly supervision with clinical supervisor.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Prioritization and logical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed as LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT

Job description

Children and Family Treatment and Support Services
2581 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208, USA

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides appropriate and clinically indicated services to children, adolescents, families and adults. Maintains clinical records within all federal, state, and city regulations documenting all services provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List of all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Provides direct clinical services including individual, family, and crisis intervention as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and consult with supervisor as clinically indicated.
• Maintains clinical records in compliance with all cities, state, and federal regulations as per the city Department of Mental Health, Mental Disabilities and Substance Use Services, the State Office of Mental Health, and the State of New York Department of Health.
• Complies with managed care requirements including consulting with care coordinators, obtaining treatment authorization, and providing necessary documentation
• Participates in all mandatory agency training/in-service programs.
• Attends weekly individual supervision with clinical supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, clinic mission, vision, and value statements, standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions; prioritize, think logically and advocate professionally.
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure mental health environment.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate trauma‑informed Person‑Centered care to clients in a crisis.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Licensed by New York State as LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT or eligible for limited permit. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Cultural competency is essential.

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