What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER position at Family Service League Inc.?
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.
SCHEDULE
Evenings are required 3 days of the week. No weekend hours.
SUMMARY
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for our Mental Health Clinic in Mastic. The Social Worker will provide individual and group therapy to children, families, and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in an integrated licensed clinic, providing both substance use, mental health, and primary care services.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
- Weekly Clinical Supervision provided
- Free CEU training available
- 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
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more!
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 needed.
- Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with other family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
- Participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
- Attend agency mandated trainings.
- Provide telehealth when needed.
- Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
- The Social Worker will identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in social work required.
LMSW, LMHC, LMFT or related licensed clinical degree required.
Limited permit holders are eligible to apply.
Minimum of 1 year of 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 Health Records required.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.
Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."
