Spanish Language - Licensed Master Social Worker Job at CDPC in Albany

The Licensed Master Social Worker will perform the full range of social work activities as authorized under the scope of practice of a licensed master social worker:

The selected candidate will be tested for proficiency in Spanish and must pass at Level 3 proficiency to be considered for appointment. Proficiency must be at a level that will assure your ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

• assess individual and family needs, strengths, and limitations;
• develop psychosocial assessments;
• provide individual, group and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention;
• record significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical condition;
• determine the individual's strengths and need for linkage and referral services;
• serve as a resource to other team members regarding social adjustment, discharge service needs, and the effective utilization of community services;
• determine discharge service needs and appropriate community resources;
• educate individual and family about the nature of the disorder/illness and available resources and how to access them;
• may direct and oversee the therapeutic interventions of individuals assigned to their treatment team;

Perform various activities in support of licensed master social worker services provided:

• prepare reports and maintain medical and other case records including progress notes, observations, recommendations and discharge plans;
• attend treatment team meetings and actively present clinical information and observations to staff in other disciplines;
• coordinate the care and treatment planning of one or more individuals served by the treatment team;
• may serve as a primary point of contact for information and coordination of services and treatment among several groups including: the individual and family members; vocational and educational service providers, other social services entities; probation, parole, and other criminal justice entities; and other community agencies associated with treatment.

May implement and coordinate approved program initiatives effectively with affected facility staff and units; participate in committee discussions and decision-making; and chair committees established to carry out assigned activities.

May provide administrative supervision and training to paraprofessional social work and/or direct care staff:

• approve work schedules, time cards, and leaves of absences;
• establish work priorities;
• conduct job performance evaluations

Under the clinical supervision and direction of a licensed clinical social worker a Licensed Psychologist, or a Psychiatrist, or independently if appropriately licensed, incumbents may:

• provide individual psychotherapy to enhance social, emotional and behavioral functioning;
• conduct clinical assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions, services and supports, including diagnostic impressions;
• deliver individual, group, and family psychotherapy as well as crisis intervention.
• may provide clinical consultation and assistance to members of the professional staff, members of the treatment team, and/or to the community.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance