Camino Nuevo

Licensed Master Social Worker Albany, NY : 12/15/2023

Job Description

Job ID#:

3703

Job Category:

Camino Nuevo

Position Type:

Full Time

Details:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under supervision of the Program Director, the Licensed Master Social Work responsible for the provision of short and long term psychotherapy to a caseload of psychiatrically diagnosed individuals.

This position requires great organizational and time management skills. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.Pays:60,000/year

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates and provides therapeutic interventions for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

• Assessments performed with complete formulation, differential diagnosis, treatment and safety planning.

• Provides individual therapy and group services rooted in evidenced based practice.

• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and practices client centered and holistic care.

• Communicates effectively with client, collateral contacts, outside agencies, referring agencies, and/or outside providers as needed for continuity of care.

• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation of clinical services and related clinical contacts in accordance with OMH regulations and organizational expectations.

• Performs clinical, compliance, and administrative duties as instructed.

• Assist in the development of Evidenced Based Practices Group Curriculums in collaboration with the team.

• Assist in the creation or enhancing of group curriculums for new or upcoming group cycles.

• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops, in order to maintain and improve professional competence

• Provide clinical/task supervision.

• Conduct seminars and training for other clinical staff on various mental health diagnoses.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences to determine client care and treatment planning.

• Provide crisis intervention on as needed basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three (3) years previous relevant experience in Social Work experience in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.

• Master's Degree in Social Work or an equivalent related field required

• Current and unrestricted LMSW- NYS Licensure

• S. I. F. I preferred (Seminar in Field Instruction)

• Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) prior to hire date.

• Website info: https://nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx

• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.

• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.

• Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.

• Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

• Covid-19 Vaccination Required

Job Requirements