Licensure in New York State as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC-D, or LMFT-D
Master's degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an accredited university
MSW with New York State Certification
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
Experience working with diverse populations, including HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, and children
Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisor courses
Healthcare experience preferred
Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and group counseling, including crisis intervention
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare personnel for patient evaluation and treatment
Prepare comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluations and treatment plans
Conduct short- and long-term therapy with defined goals
Supervise social work student interns as needed
Educate staff on psychosocial issues related to patient care
Document all patient services in medical records and complete encounter forms
Benefits
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Opportunities for professional development and supervision
Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
Engagement with diverse patient populations
Participation in quality assurance programs
Full Job Description
Provides clinical mental health services to all age patients/families in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, crisis intervention and mental health consultation. The social worker will report to the Regional Director and/or Program Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the organization, while utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services. This position is a learned professional, requiring achievement of specific advanced educational training related to the duties detailed.
Requirements
Provide individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention and concrete services.
Work in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patients' health problems.
Prepares comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, patient histories, treatment plans and reports.
Conduct short- and long-term therapy with appropriate treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
May supervise social work student interns.
Educates staff regarding psychosocial issues related to patient care.
Actively identify child welfare issues and coordinate with the Child Protective coordinator regarding appropriate reporting procedures.
Document all patient services in patient's medical records, completes encounter forms for all patient visits.
Assure social service compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable).
Participates in social service quality assurance program.
Participates in Social Service Department meetings and all required staff meetings.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area.
Qualifications
Licensure in New York State as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC-D or LMFT-D
Masters in counseling clinical psychology from an accredited University.
MSW with New York State Certification
NYS licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC-D or LMFT-D
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Willingness to supervise interns and attend required supervisor courses
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations ie: HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children, adolescents, etc.
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
Healthcare experience preferred
Benefits
$70,000.00 - $98,000.00 / Year
$5,000 sign-on bonus - Annual salary is based on professional licensure and relevant experience.
