Social Worker (Mandarin)

Description This position requires fluency in Mandarin. BASIC FUNCTION: Provides clinical social work treatment based on input from the interdisciplinary treatment team while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provides treatment for mental, emotional and/or social problems, as well as treatment related to recovery from substance abuse and related to relapse issues. Conducts consumer intakes including psychosocial history and psycho-dynamic formulation. Makes clinical assessment and coordinates treatment with other providers as indicated. Establishes professional and therapeutic relationships with consumers and serves as a positive role model. Provides documentation reviews on an ongoing basis as required and according to all regulatory requirements and agency policies. Provides individual, group and/or family therapy as indicated. Refers consumers to appropriate treatment services as indicated e.g. LESC. Participates as part of the interdisciplinary team in clinical conferences and staff meetings. Works with assigned and unassigned consumers on request as needed including coverage. Represents LESC programs at public functions. Interface and treatment collaboration with other departments as appropriate. Performs other duties as requested or assigned. SCHEDULE: M-F 7:30AM-3:30PM, alt. Saturdays 7:30AM-12:00PM RATE: $60,000 - $65,000 / year, dependent on experience

LOCATION: NY, NY 10038

We offer excellent benefits including: Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Discounted Commuter benefits Life insurance & Long term disability Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Training and other additional voluntary benefits Qualifications - Educational and Professional Experience LMSW and 1 year of related experience Fluent in Mandarin Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of consumers in treatment. Proficient with Microsoft Office. EEO: Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lower Eastside Service Center