Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Acacia Network
Youth RRSY
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Bronx, NY : 1/18/2024
Job Description
Job ID#:
3749
Job Category:
Youth RRSY
Position Type:
Full Time Union
Details:
TheYouth Social Worker will be responsible for working with juvenile in the Youth Department to help rehabilitate and reintegrate them into the community or with families and communities, providing individual counseling or facilitating intensive intervention programs aimed at serious and/or repeat youth and adult offenders.
The salary range is $38.20- $40.53/Hr with 1199 union benefits . The shift is Monday- Friday 11a-7p
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis on clients who present with symptoms of mental illness.
+ Provide psychotherapeutic services to clients with mental health diagnosis (e.g. Depression/ Bi-polar/Substance Abuse).
+ Facilitate a weekly clinical seminar for all agency MSW, MHC, BSW student interns.
+ Provide clinical/task supervision for agency interns MSW, MHC, BSW.
+ Conduct mental health status determinations during intake and on an as needed basis.
+ Consult with primary counselors on clients with special needs.
+ Provide trauma informed care for clients diagnosed with PTSD.
+ Provide individual and group counseling to clinical staff with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
+ Provide individual and group counseling to clinical staff with emphasis on trauma informed care.
+ Provide supervision treatment of all cases requiring social worker level involvement.
+ Conduct seminars and training for other clinical staff on various mental health diagnoses.
+ Facilitate interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences to determine client care and treatment planning.
+ Work in close liaison with agency staff to provide collateral services mental health services.
+ Facilitate weekly peer supervision (group) for clinical team aimed at increasing the understanding of client mental health as well as mental illness challenges.
+ Provide counseling for all clients on an as needed basis in addition to monitoring for changes in mental health status.
+ Administer mental health diagnostic tools to monitor and establish baseline for treatment.
+ Provide crisis intervention on as needed basis.
+ Facilitate clinical Pass Meetings on a weekly basis.
+ Facilitate client discharge planning review committee on 2x/monthly basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Previous relevant experience in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.
+ Master's Degree in Social Work or an equivalent related field required.
+ Current and unrestricted NYS license or limited permit in Social Work or an equivalent related field required.
+ Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
+ Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
+ Must be able to multi task with strong organizational skills.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
+ Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
+ Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
+ Good communication skills.
+ Interest in working with people living with substance abuse and psychiatric issues in Residential setting.
+ Ability to make decisions based on education preparation and experience, which reflect consistency with Agency philosophy, policies and procedures, standards of care and review body requirements.
*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*
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