SOCIAL WORKER Job at Family Service League Inc. in Huntington

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time, Master’s-level Social Worker for our School Based Clinic in Huntington. 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 outpatient mental health clinic.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Weekly clinical supervision provided
• Free CEU training available
• 3 days offered toward professional development
• 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 and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Social Worker will provide individual and group therapy to children/ adolescents with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a school-based setting. Direct service will be provided 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.
• The Social Worker will provide collateral contacts with all relevant referral sources, including family members.
• Coordinate and linkage to community resources and for discharge planning.
• The Social Worker will attend routine supervision/team meetings.
• Provide additional support/services to the clinic as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in social work required.

LMSW, LMHC, LCSW or related licensed clinical degree/permit required.

At least 1 year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience required.

Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records, required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."