Child and Family Therapist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Flexible schedule

Up to 19 hours per week

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a Fee For Service Social Worker for our Mental Health Clinic in Bay Shore. The Social Worker will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Social Worker will provide evaluation / assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5 and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses.
• Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• The Social Worker will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
• The Social Worker will participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
• Attend agency mandated trainings.
• Provide telehealth when needed.
• Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
• Identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in social work required.

LMSW, LCSW, or Limited Permit required.

At minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.

Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral / therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Ability to work both independently, as well as on a team is required.

Strong judgement and problem solving skills and understanding of boundaries are required.

Flexibility to work evenings and / or Saturdays required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.

Home Department : Mental Health Bay Shore

Total Hours : 19

Hiring Manager : Vanessa Santiago

Compensation details : 42-55 Hourly Wage

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