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About the Role

The Social Worker is responsible for delivering and implementing direct clinical services as a member of the treatment team, providing care to individuals with substance use, co-occurring, and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual, group, and specialty group sessions professionally and ethically.
• Manage a caseload of 20-30 clients from entry to discharge, ensuring appropriate care levels and interventions.
• Provide backup coverage for clinical staff absences.
• Demonstrate initiative in task completion and efficient time management.
• Address program issues with the Program Coordinator related to strategic objectives and service delivery.
• Participate in agency quality improvement programs and support data-driven care enhancements.
• Plan and implement activities under the direction of the Program Coordinator.
• Complete all documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and reports, in a timely manner.
• Maintain an organized system for filing and record-keeping.
• Inform supervisors of any issues or potential deadline challenges.
• Actively participate in all meetings, utilizing problem-solving skills and providing feedback.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and collateral agencies.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with Evening Program staff and case managers.
• Submit weekly schedules and obtain prior approval for offsite activities.
• Maintain appropriate computer skills for job performance, including proficiency with email and Word.
• Exercise due diligence in delivering quality care in line with the agency's Medicaid Compliance Plan.
• Communicate any violations of the Medicaid compliance plan or personnel policies to the compliance officer or supervisory structure.

Requirements

• LMSW or higher preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
• 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility is 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, and set and achieve program objectives.
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Skills

• Clinical services delivery
• Caseload management
• Documentation
• Record keeping
• Meeting participation
• Problem-solving
• Networking
• Public relations
• Collaboration
• Computer proficiency (email, Word)
• Medicaid compliance

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems

Education Level

• LMSW or higher preferred

About the Company

• Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives.
• Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training.
• For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.