Social Work Therapist

Bilingual Therapist – LCSW Behavioral Health Department The Therapist is responsible for providing a variety of clinical services including individual and specialized group therapy, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, and crisis intervention and counseling. The Therapist also conducts psychosocial assessments, mental health/mental status examinations, prepares treatment planning recommendations, and makes internal and external client referrals. Responsibilities Conduct psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations. Conduct individual, group and family therapy consistent with the objectives identified in clients' individual treatment plans and make referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients. Provide crisis intervention and emergency assessments as needed. Provide care management services as required. Ensure maintenance of accurate, complete, and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure. Conduct outreach and re‑engagement services to clients who need follow‑up care. Participate actively in departmental quality management program. Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA privacy and security regulations. Serve as a liaison to community agencies and organizations; assist with fostering professional linkages, relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources and collaborate with other services providers. Design and facilitate specialized, therapeutic groups based upon client and program need. Adhere to social work standards and ethical principles, agency policies and procedures. Participate in staff meetings, in‑service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure; serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required care planning activities and case conferences. Adhere to all responsibilities and duties of a New York State mandated reporter. Keep abreast of changes in the field and maintain updated knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health related issues, substance use, harm reduction and other relevant topics. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, or the Director of Behavioral Health Services. Qualifications Required LCSW, and at least 2 years of demonstrated clinical experience in the field of mental health. Bilingual (English and Spanish) required. Strong clinical background providing individual and group therapy. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance use, and harm reduction. Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, and sexual minorities. Must be culturally competent and able to work with non‑traditional backgrounds in terms of gender identity and sexuality, able to convey sensitivity and non‑judgement. Excellent clinical judgement, strong work ethic and high responsiveness to emails/texts. Ability to conduct all services via telemedicine. Excellent writing and administrative skills, ability to learn quickly and to work autonomously. Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and an understanding of regulations relating to mental health. Organizational Relationship Reports to the Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Behavioral Health Services Schedule & Location Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote. Schedule is 7 hours per day; onsite between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr