Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose: He/she shall have primary responsibility for coordinating all psychosocial community services under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Supervisor. In accordance with policies, procedures and protocols established by TCC standards of practice and licensing and certificate and other regulatory agencies requirements. Responsible for implementing community educational programs, assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment, and implementing intervention methodologies; acts as Program Consultant to staff members with or without professional training; functions in such areas as counseling, protective services, and family services.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or an acceptable related field required
• Experience in an ambulatory health center preferred.
• Required NYS registration and license to practice.
• Self-starter, capable of managing staff and give directions to others and work under pressure in certain cases.
• Experience working on computers and electronic medical records.
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA and confidentiality policy and procedures.
• Requires someone familiar with and sensitive to Hispanic culture, family customs and child rearing practices.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with multicultural groups, previous work experience in a multicultural setting and willingness to enroll language and multicultural coursework to supplement training if necessary.
• LCSW preferred, but not required.

Salary-LMSW $54,001-$59,000, LCSW $59,001-$70,000, LCSW-R $70,000-$85,000

 

"Supportive environments, strong teams, and fulfilling purpose at TCC"

The Chautauqua Center (TCC), a Community Health Center, is located on the border of Pennsylvania and Buffalo, NY centered in wine country, master breweries, more than 5 local lakes, and home of Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center. Our behavioral health offices are located in Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY.

Why Join TCC?

-Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide a well-rounded healthcare experience with a focus on the whole person

-Work with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractors, primary care providers, behavioral health and psych providers, pediatricians, pharmacy on site, etc.)

-Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

-Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY

-$10,000 towards premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year

-403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)

-Flexible Work Schedules-weekends off

-Manageable Patient Caseloads

-Work-Life Balance

-Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act

-Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance

-3 weeks PTO (split between personal and sick banks)

-6 Holidays off

-New hire onboarding and extensive training-you're not alone!

-Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO

-Patient Centered Medical Home

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