About the Role
Family Service League is seeking a full-time, Master’s-level Social Worker for our School Based Program in Riverhead, NY. The Social Worker will provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents with a full range of DSM diagnoses in an educational setting, connected to an outpatient mental health clinic.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy to children/adolescents with full range of DSM diagnoses in a school-based setting, both in person and via telehealth.
- Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record, including progress notes, comprehensive assessments and Individual Actions Plans.
- Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with school personnel, parents/guardians, and community providers.
- Provide collateral contacts with all relevant referral sources, including family members.
- Coordinate linkage to community resources and discharge planning.
- Attend routine supervision/team meetings.
- Understand and demonstrate a commitment to Performance Quality Insurance (PQI) and accreditation with the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services (COA).
- Provide additional support/services to the clinic as needed.
- When school is not in session, or as needed during the year, provide services in the outpatient clinic.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in relevant human service field required.
- LMSW, LMHC, LCSW or related licensed clinical degree or limited permit required.
- At least one year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required.
- Experience providing school-based mental health counseling is strongly preferred.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records required.
- Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must possess the ability to multitask, problem solve, make clear decisions, and work individually and as part of a team.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
- This position requires sitting for long periods of time.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic Health Records
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Decision making
- Teamwork
Location
- Riverhead, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting
Education Level
- Master's degree in a relevant human service field
- LMSW, LMHC, LCSW or related licensed clinical degree or limited permit
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
