The Licensed Social Worker maintains direct contact with clients to certify clients for treatment and provide psychotherapy treatment by gathering necessary data essential for the client’s well-being.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Under Regular Supervision):
- Conduct Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorder screening;
- Perform intake interviews assigned clients as needed.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Conduct family counseling specific to the addiction competencies identified in TAP 21 relating to counseling families, couples, and significant others.
- Conduct client orientations
- Perform Substance Use Disorder assessment
- Substance Use Disorder Diagnostic Impression
- LOC as determined by LOCADTR
- Participate in Treatment Planning
- Provide Psycho-education training to clients in order to enhance their ability in the provision of treatment based upon client’s current needs.
- Participate in crisis intervention
- Client education
- Coordinate client referrals as needed
- Perform case management & care coordination services
- Be responsible for keeping all documentation and records on caseload current and in compliance with code requirements.
- Administrative supervision
FUNCTIONS NOT PERMITTED:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Must be a NYS Licensed Social Worker; LMSW (preferred), LCSW, etc.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field of substance abuse treatment.
- Must complete Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)and Introductory Training in the Addictions, including ethics training for addiction professionals (6 hours) & overview of confidentiality (3 hours) within 3 months of hire.
- Professional attitude, and attire, dependable, reliable, role model & flexible
- Must be computer literate and possess knowledge of maintaining medical records.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person