Licensed Master Social Worker

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Along with multi-disciplinary team, engages 68 clients in community and office visits at least once weekly in order to provide ongoing wellness and medication management, assessment, and other supports as needed.
• Provides direct services related to the treatment and recovery of people living with mental illness according to ACT guidelines.
• Demonstrates competencies in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, stage-wise treatment, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based practices.
• Displays core competencies in designated areas of practice, including the ACT core operating principles, integrated physical health and behavioral health, vocational services, family psychoeducation, and wellness self-management.
• Coordinates treatment and services with a variety of other teams and systems including inpatient units, primary and specialty care physicians, supportive housing programs, substance use rehabilitation programs, respite care, etc.
• Completes goal-oriented treatment planning (plan of care, psychosocial, safety plans, etc.)

Required Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Valid Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) license issued by NYSED, Primary Source Verification.
• SEL/SCR certification is required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of LMSW experience.