Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State
5 years of experience as a fully licensed LCSW
Bilingual skills are a plus
Authorization from New York State Workers' Compensation Board required
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Familiarity with community support systems and mental health resources
Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends
Responsibilities
Respond promptly to intake referrals for workers' compensation cases
Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate treatment plans
Meet with patients for individual therapy sessions based on treatment progress
Assist clients with aftercare and discharge planning
Provide case management services and referrals as needed
Ensure accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members
Benefits
Hybrid work model with one or two days in-office required
Opportunities for professional development and supervision
Participation in treatment team meetings
Supportive work environment focused on quality care
Cultural sensitivity and responsiveness encouraged
Full Job Description
The New York licensed LCSW collaborates with fellow treatment team members to ensure the provision of quality care tailored to the unique needs and care levels of each patient within an outpatient treatment setting.
Hybrid model, one or two days per week in office required if full-time, with offices located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Long Island, and New Jersey.
Responsibilities:
Receive, review, and promptly respond to intake referrals upon assignment of the worker's compensation client case.
Conduct Bio/Psych/Social assessments, diagnostic impression, and formulate treatment plans under the guidance of a qualified Clinical Supervisor.
Meet for individual sessions with patients at a frequency determined by the ongoing assessment of progress in treatment
Complete and assist clients in aftercare and discharge planning
Provide case management services as needed, including referrals to outside resources when necessary
Ensure cohesion of all services documented within the clinical chart (including but not limited to services provided by case management, medical providers and the laboratory), and assists with compliance of various standards
Maintain accurate, thoroughly documented client records with a quality of documentation that meets all applicable standards in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Attend and participate in treatment team meetings as scheduled to ensure quality of care for clients
Attend staff development and general staff meetings
Communicate with Medical Director and other prescribers to ensure quality clinical services are provided to the client on a timely and as needed basis
Participate in and attend supervision/consultation with the Clinical Director
Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure effective delivery of a full spectrum of clinical services
Comply with local, state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations
Collaborate with professionals both within and outside the agency, as appropriate
Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences
Abide by PAX Health code of ethics and model values
Requirements
Requirements
Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in NEW YORK STATE
Bilingual IS A PLUS!
5 years' experience as a fully licensed LCSW.
Must be able to follow our model of 30 minute sessions with our Workers' Compensation clientele.
New York State Workers' Compensation Board authorization number upon acceptance of an offer, which is a prerequisite before commencing work.
Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the agency in the community.
Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court and police activities, etc.
Good organizational skills and administrative abilities.
Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work including weekends.
Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the state's mental health code.
Appropriate professional registration/certification by state/national authority required.
