Licensed Clinical Specialist (Social Worker LMSW, LCSW)

JOB DEFINITION:

Work with the CN Guidance NCTSI Grant to deliver services to youth and their families in certain geographic areas to increase access to trauma- and grief-focused treatment and services for our Long Island area's most underserved children, adolescents, and their families who experience these untreated or undertreated traumas.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed Clinical/Masters Social Workers or Licensed Mental Health Counselors.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

At least two years' experience working with youth/families (Masters level). Competency in working with interdisciplinary teams, youth and families, providing individual therapy and case management. Knowledge of substance abuse or vocational/educational rehabilitation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing Assessments and Service Planning, Quality Assurance and Improvement Processes, Utilization Review, incident reporting and coordination between NCTSI Grant and other systems.
• Provide culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate treatment to Youth and their families. Services include but are not limited to trauma- and grief-focused treatment Assertive Engagement, Case Management, Assessment, Individual, group, and/or Family Counseling/therapy, Family Psychoeducation, Individual Psychoeducation Crisis Intervention Services.
• Maintains case records and completing documentation on time and in a matter in compliance with federal, state and agency regulations.
• Provides direct, face-to-face and/or collateral services to recipients either in the clinic or in the community.
• Must be available for periodic after hour's coverage on the phone and in person as needed.
• Assists recipients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment.
• Exchanges information with other agencies that benefits the recipient or ensures compliance with regulations and coordination of services.
• Utilizes and understands the value of supervision, which increases practice skills, promotes better services for the recipient and preserves accountability to the Agency.
• Complete QI training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Work with the entire CN Guidance team to apply the Plan-Do-Study-ACT continuous quality improvement approach to address systemic, organizational challenges.
• Actively engage in agency wide trainings and work groups as well as NYS specific training on and for the NCTSI Grant.
• Responsible for the completion of NOMS for all grant participants/clients at the required timeframes.
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
• Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more

Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, Inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.

• Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2023, 5 years in a row.
• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
• Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.

It is the policy of Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'