SOCIAL WORKER

Company: Family Service League Inc.
Location: Central Islip
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island's most vulnerable citizens.
SUMMARY Family Service League is seeking a full-time, Master's-level Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor for our Mental Health Clinic in Central Islip. The Social Worker will complete intakes to the clinic, hold a small caseload, and provide case management services to our clients. The Social Worker will play an integral role within the therapeutic team as they help us to achieve our vision of exceeding expectations and set the standard for excellence in mental healthcare. We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Weekly clinical supervision provided
• Free CEU training available
• 3 days offered toward professional development
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more! RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The Social Worker will complete walk-in intakes and assessments for new clients.
  • Coordinate referrals with hospitals and schedule intake appointments within a given timeframe.
  • Facilitate rapid engagement or re-engagement of clients.
  • Provide individual and/or group therapy to adults and children with a full range of DSM diagnosis.
  • The Social Worker will complete all clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record, including progress notes, comprehensive assessments and individual action plans.
  • Help maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve goals of the organization.
  • The Social Worker will work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions.
  • Work with multidisciplinary team to set priorities, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft office, required.
  • All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in social work required. LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or limited permit required. At least 1 year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience required. Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records, required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. "Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."
    
    Compensation details: 47000-55000 Yearly Salary
    
    
    
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