Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.
Under supervision of the Program Director, the Licensed Social Worker (Chautauqua County ) is responsible for the provision of short and long term psychotherapy to a caseload of psychiatrically diagnosed individuals. This position requires great organizational and time management skills.  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.
This is an 1199 union scale position . The salary will be based on the union contract. Salary range is $34.20- $36.10/Hr  (depending on credentials + experience) M-F 7-3pm   KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                                           Employ a range of treatment modalities/intervention to include person centered evidence based treatment approaches including motivational interviewing, stages of change, trauma informed care, anger management, medication assisted treatment.Develops and conducts group and individual counseling on a regular scheduled basis to caseload clientsObtain weekly random observed urine samples according to established protocolOrients clients about program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client's obligations, right's and program operationsDemonstrates knowledge of group work and individual counseling management techniques and uses those techniques appropriatelyKnowledge of a variety of evidenced based treatment models and theories of addiction and other chemical abuse and dependence related problemsDemonstrates understanding of interdisciplinary approach to chemical abuse and dependence treatment and participates in team meetingsDemonstrates ability to use established diagnostic criteria and understanding a variety of treatment options and placement criteria within the continuum of careDemonstrates appropriate treatment planning development   and clinical interventionsDemonstrates ability to utilize various counseling strategies and develop treatment plans based on client's stage of dependence or recoveryDemonstrates knowledge of the medical pharmaceutical resources in treatment of chemical abuse and/or dependenceDemonstrates ability to incorporate special needs of diverse racial and ethnic cultures and special populations into clinical practice, including their distinct patterns of communicationDemonstrates knowledge of appropriate documentation requirements and demonstrates ability to complete in a timely manner prior to required deadline datesProvides education and information to the client about alcohol and drug abuseDemonstrates understanding of the obligation to adhere to generally accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in the counseling relationship with clientsKnowledge of the obligation to engage in prevention as well as treatment techniquesMaintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client population; makes referral when necessary and appropriateAbility to demonstrate proficiency in English including the ability to speak, write, comprehend aurally and read at a level necessary to perform as a CASAC-T Demonstrates ability to participate in supervision, in ongoing feedback and performance evaluation/reviews.Demonstrates familiarity with APG and ICD-10 billing codes to include DSM V diagnosisDemonstrates ability to maintain expected billable hours of service requirements Demonstrates knowledge of and insures compliance with federal and state rules, laws and regulationsDemonstrates knowledge of Acacia policies and procedures and implements in programParticipates in community outreach and community relations and development activities to drive and maintain census capacityDemonstrates ability to identify tactical steps to increase and retain census through outreach and liaison efforts within the criminal justice and courts programAbility to complete all client progress update reports in a professional and timely manner to ensure coordination of care with client linkages to include the criminal justice system and entitiesParticipates in program meetings and required trainings Ability to complete any reasonable tasks or requests made by a supervisor. REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                                 3+ years previous relevant experience in Social Work experience in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.Master's Degree in Social Work or an equivalent related field requiredCurrent and unrestricted LMSW, LMHC or LCSW NYS Licensure required.Obtain within six months of hire:Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)Obtain within thirty days of hire:Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to TreatmentCASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)Mandated reporter (2 hours)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.Spanish speaking skills preferredAbility to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*