Clinical Social Worker

Full Time Clinical Social Worker

Outreach is seeking a qualified Full Time Clinical Social Worker to work in our Men's Community Residence located in Brentwood, NY. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for the delivery and implementation of direct clinical services and serves as a member of the treatment team. Provides clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems. Also serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The hours for this position are flexible based on need.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate various formats (i.e., individuals, groups, specialty groups) on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner.
• Manage all aspects of a caseload of 20 to 30 from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.
• Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.
• Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Site Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle volume of work.
• Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services. Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data.
• Identify, plan and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator.
• Complete all documentation (i.e., progress notes, group notes, treatment plans, utilization reviews, progress reports to referents, thresholds, active caseload lists, monthly discharge summary, urinalysis) in a timely manner. Maintain easy to use system of filing, clinical and administrative record keeping and other documentation. Inform Site Director and/or Program Coordinator of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadline.
• Actively participate in all meetings (i.e., staff meetings, case conference, team meetings and individual supervision) by being prepared utilizing problem-solving skills and providing appropriate feedback to team members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral (i.e., probation, parole, CPS, drug court, family treatment court, etc.) through monthly written progress reports and timely responses to phone inquiries.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with Evening Program staff and case managers to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Submit weekly schedules, ensure prior approval for offsite activities, monitor and enhance effective utilization of time.
• Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to level needed for optimal job performance; proficient with using e-mail, Word Perfect and other programs as necessary.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency's Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.

Who You Are:

• Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, MSW, MSW-LP
• 2-3 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 2-3 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
• 2-3 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus
• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Must be able to work the required schedule outlined above.

Position Status

This is a full-time non-exempt position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.