Social Worker needed for full-time, permanent or temp to perm position at an outpatient mental health center in western Queens that provides treatment to adults 50 years old and older.
The social worker will work very closely with a larger treatment team consisting of a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Peer Advocates and a Registered Nurse. The social worker will receive regular individual supervision and participate in weekly case conferences involving the entire treatment team enabling work and supervision towards clinical hours. The social worker will also be able to attend social work continuing education classes offered on site, free of charge.
The work schedule is M-F, 9a-5p with no evening hours. This role offers a great benefits package and discounted childcare programs along with free gym membership and lots of support and supervison including clinical supervision.
Flexible work schedule between the main clinic, satellite offices and home.
Responsibilities:
1) Provide mental health psychotherapeutic services in the senior center satellite clinics. These services include providing intake assessments, and ongoing individual, family, and group treatment. Engagement activities include informal discussions as well as group engagement.
2) Complete all forms, such as intake documentation, treatment plans, progress notes and DFTA required documentation, within the required timeframe.
3) Participate in case conference meetings and clinical supervision.
4) In the designated senior centers provide structured and unstructured engagement sessions; mental health, substance abuse and psycho-social screenings; referrals and linkages to additional services when indicated. 5) Provide education and guidance to senior center staff when indicated.
6) Assist senior center staff with crisis management and planning for senior center members and their families as indicated.
7) Collaborate with other agencies and organizations working to address the mental health needs of seniors in the community.
Annual Salary: $65,000-$70,000.
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