About the Role
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker for the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Hauppauge.
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients at the OTP to complete evaluations to determine service needs.
- Refers patients to additional specialized programs to address any unmet needs.
- Provides direct psychotherapy to patients of the OTP which would include emergency services when warranted.
- Performs casework and case management services with patients.
- Confers with relatives, collateral contacts and community agencies to assist in serving patients at the OTP.
- Is part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
- At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Location
- Hauppauge
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Education Level
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Salary/Compensations
- $69,374
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Pension
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, sick leave, personal days)
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays
- Work-Life Balance (regular working hours)
About the Company
- Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Equal Opportunity
- Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
