SOCIAL WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

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

Available shifts : Sunday-Saturday Overnight Hours between 11p-8p (shifts can vary)

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Social Worker for the DASH (Diagnostic, Assessment, and Stabilization Hub) Crisis Center. The DASH Crisis Center is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week outpatient crisis stabilization program that includes a 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile response team. The Social Worker will be responsible for intakes, individual and group therapy, and clinical documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Social Worker will conduct intake assessments.
• Provide individual and group therapy to adults, adolescents and children with the full range of DSM diagnoses, including both mental health and substance use disorders, in an acute care, outpatient setting.
• The Social Worker will complete all clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record.
• Provide linkages and follow up to clients during stabilization period and immediately following.
• The Social Worker will coordinate with outside providers and collateral contacts.
• Attend routine supervisions and team meetings.
• Coordinate treatment with a multidisciplinary team.
• Complete trainings and maintain proficiency with de-escalation and crisis intervention skills.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A master’s degree in a relevant clinical field is required.

Clinical Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or limited permit) is required.

At least six months’ experience in a behavioral health setting is required. Clinical experience is preferred.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required. Experience with an Electronic Health Record is preferred

Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Overnight hours required, daytime or evening availability required for training

Daytime or evening availability required periodically for supervision and meetings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time.