Social Worker-29540302

NOTE: All applicants must comply with ICL's vaccination policy.  Individuals selected for employment cannot begin working until they  provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine).

Our Philosophy of Care: for 35 years, ICL has been providing care that is changing lives. In addition, every year, people
coming to ICL do get better with us. Regardless of where they start, we believe all people have the ability to change and
grow to lead the most fulfilling and self-supporting life possible. Moreover, we stand by each person every step of his or her
journey, regardless of how difficult it may get. Working here is much more than a job. ICL is a place where you will have a
real and lasting impact on the lives of the people we serve.

Social Workers establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals and their families by effectively utilizing
professional social work skills. They may review the individuals psychiatric, medical and other case records and discuss
issues with families and other members of the treatment team; complete admission screening; conduct psychosocial
assessments; make treatment recommendations; participate in treatment planning; provide social casework services;
provide individual, group, and family therapy; assess availability of services; serve as consumer advocate; develop and
implement discharge plans; and coordinate services with community providers. Incumbents advocate to ensure individuals
receive appropriate treatment/services that their legal and human rights are protected, and promote effective and
consistent utilization of services and resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interviews individual after a thorough review of the record to construct the psychosocial assessment.
• Obtains psychosocial history by interviewing the individual, the family, significant others, and former
  service providers to formulate clinical recommendations for therapeutic interventions.
• Assesses individuals treatment needs.
• Prioritizes the individuals treatment needs; assesses impact of treatment on the individual and the
  family; assesses ability of significant others to assist in the treatment planning process; and involves
  the individual and significant others in a comprehensive treatment plan; and in some settings,
  determines which individuals are appropriate for other levels of care.
• Participates in the development of a written comprehensive individualized treatment plan that is
  based on the assessment of the individuals clinical needs; determines need for services and ensures
  that referrals for ancillary, support and consultative services are noted and made; reviews and updates
  individual treatment plan according to all applicable guidelines and in response to clinical change; and
  ensures that arrangements are made and documented for continuation of care well in advance of
  individual's planned departure.
• Provides supportive and supplemental support especially in times of crisis to enhance social,
  emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Advises the individual and family about the nature of the illness, needed and available services and
  how to access them.
• May identify, coordinate and plan for the individuals financial needs.
• May identify and provide intervention to individuals in crisis in a range of settings; or provides
  consultation to staff to enable them to appropriately intervene.
• Assesses the individuals readiness for discharge; identifies needed resources; works with
  consumers/patients, families and providers to link him/her with appropriate resources; may conduct
  follow-up visits.
• Prepares required progress notes, treatment team recommendations, written and verbal reports,
  discharge plans and other documents within required timeframes.
• As an integral member of the treatment team, ensures that all relevant clinicians are kept informed of
  the individuals clinical needs, family social adjustment, services needed and their availability through
  clear documentation of the record.
• Conducts group life-skills training, treatment, or group counseling sessions.
  • Prepares an outline of objectives and conducts sessions according to treatment program
    schedule.
  • Meets with assigned group according to treatment schedule.
  • Conducts specialized groups to meet the needs of target populations:
  • Maintains topic-focused discussion;
  • Provides opportunities for participation.
  • Ensures that content of group sessions is consistent with objective of treatment plan and meets
    the needs of the individual members.
  • Ensures that individual attendance and participation in sessions is documented.
  • Documents, within required timeframes, the content and results of group counseling or
    therapy.
  • Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of assigned group sessions, and based on the evaluation
    results, makes any changes indicated.
• Provides treatment to family or significant others or advocates for such services:
  • Reviews and evaluates the involvement of family/significant others in treatment and carries out
    corrective action as appropriate and/or makes recommendations and/or referrals for needed
    services such as mental health issues, safe homes for domestic violence, parenting skills, and
    how to apply for financial assistance.
  • Takes a lead role in on-going efforts to increase the involvement of family/significant others in
    treatment program.
  • Prepares an outline of family program sessions and objectives.
  • Facilitates family education session according to treatment plan.
• May supervise social work students.
  • Meets with staff on caseload and identified issues.
  • Prepares performance program and discusses these duties with staff; prepares and completes a
    written performance program according to agency guidelines; monitors and evaluates
    performance.
  • Establishes work schedules; monitors time and attendance taking corrective action where
    necessary; approves and disapproves requests for time off.
  • If supervising social work students, maintains liaison with sponsoring institutions and ensures
    that facility policies are followed; applications are properly reviewed; orientation is thorough; a
    supervisor is clearly designated; and a high quality clinical experience is provided to the social
    work student.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with clients, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due
  understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a treatment plan, meeting all deadlines and
  productivity standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, families, and the public.
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned
  using computers and computer software assigned (e.g., IMA, Word, Anasazi, etc.)
• Ability to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies
• Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others
• Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed by New York State as a Master Licensed Social Worker or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker;
  current, valid registration certificate. Experience with the type of clientele served by the particular clinic
  very helpful.
• Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• May be required to possess a valid NYS driving license and a clear driving record.

FOR ALL POSITIONS: Continued employment is based on the ability to maintain professional licensure, current
registration and participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.