SOCIAL WORKER - Full-time

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 for our Mental Health Clinic in Central Islip. The Social Worker will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to children, families, and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders.

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 provide individual and group therapy to adults and children with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting.
• Direct service will be provided both in person and via telehealth.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record, including progress notes, comprehensive assessments and individual actions plans.
• Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• The Social Worker will communicate with all relevant referral sources, care coordination providers, and family members.
• Coordinate and provide linkage to community resources and for discharge planning.
• Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as needed.
• The Social Worker will identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’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.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records, 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 workforce that meets the needs of our clients and 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.”