Social Worker-29540301
18 days ago
New York
Job Description Minimum Qualifications • Education - master’s degree in social work required, • Licensed by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), • Current, valid NYS registration certificate, • Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in Medicaid and Medicare programs Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Work Location Requirement 198 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY Compensation: $36.07 an hour What We Offer: We provide competitive benefits, including: • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans, • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match, • Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays, • Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources, • Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave, Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks Social Workers establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals and their families by effectively utilizing professional social work skills. They may review psychiatric, medical, and other case records; complete admission screenings; conduct psychosocial assessments; make treatment recommendations; participate in treatment planning; provide social casework services; deliver individual, group, and family therapy; assess availability of services; serve as consumer advocates; develop and implement discharge plans; and coordinate services with community providers. Social Workers advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate treatment and services, that their legal and human rights are protected, and that services and resources are utilized consistently and effectively. Primary Responsibilities:Assessment and Treatment Planning • Interview individuals following review of records to complete psychosocial assessments, • Obtain psychosocial histories by interviewing individuals, families, significant others, and former service providers, • Assess and prioritize treatment needs and determine appropriate levels of care when applicable, • Participate in the development, review, and updating of individualized treatment plans, • Ensure referrals for ancillary, support, and consultative services are identified and made, • Provide individual, group, and family therapy, • Provide supportive and supplemental counseling, particularly during crisis situations, • Conduct group life‑skills training, treatment groups, and counseling sessions, • Prepare outlines, objectives, and facilitate sessions according to treatment schedules, • Assess readiness for discharge and identify needed resources, • Coordinate services with community providers and conduct follow‑up as needed, • Educate individuals and families on illness, treatment, and available services, • Prepare progress notes, treatment recommendations, reports, and discharge plans within required timeframes, • Ensure treatment team members are informed of individuals’ clinical and psychosocial needs through documentation, • Provide treatment to family members and significant others or advocate for such services, • Promote and increase family involvement in treatment programs, • May supervise social work students, • Meet with staff regarding caseloads and performance issues, • Complete performance programs, evaluations, scheduling, and attendance oversight, • Ability to work with individuals, families, and staff in a respectful and culturally responsive manner, • Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify treatment plans while meeting deadlines and productivity standards, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation using assigned computer systems and software, • Knowledge of and adherence to internal and external laws, rules, and policies, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following safety and accountability measures