The Licensed Social Worker will work in ICL’s Children and Family Treatment and Support Services program (CFTSS). The social worker will provide evidence based mental health treatment to children and youth (21 and younger) and their families who have difficulty engaging in a formal office setting and can benefit from receiving therapy and rehabilitative service in their home, community-based or through Telehealth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Provide individual and group therapy to children and youth using evidence-based approaches
2. Assesses individuals treatment needs.
3. Prioritizes the individuals treatment needs; assesses impact of treatment on the individual and the family; assesses ability of significant others to assist in the treatment planning process; and involves the individual and significant others in a comprehensive treatment plan; and in some settings, determines which individuals are appropriate for other levels of care.
4. Participates in the development of a written comprehensive individualized treatment plan that is based on the assessment of the individuals clinical needs; determines need for services and ensures that referrals for ancillary, support and consultative services are noted and made; reviews and updates individual treatment plan according to all applicable guidelines and in response to clinical change; and ensures that arrangements are made and documented for continuation of care well in advance of individuals planned departure.
5. Advises the individual and family about the nature of the illness, needed and available services and how to access them.
6. May identify and provide intervention to individuals in crisis in a range of settings; or provides consultation to others to enable them to appropriately intervene.
7. Provide services in the location needed or preferred by the recipient (home, school, community)
8. Assesses the individuals readiness for discharge; identifies needed resources; works with consumers/patients, families and providers to link him/her with appropriate resources; may conduct follow-up visits.
9. Prepares required progress notes, treatment team recommendations, written and verbal reports, discharge plans and other documents within required timeframes and per OMH and programmatic guidelines.
10. As an integral member of the treatment team, ensures that all relevant clinicians are kept informed of the individuals clinical needs, family social adjustment, services needed and their availability through clear documentation of the record.
11. Conducts group life-skills training, treatment, or group counseling sessions.
    1. Prepares an outline of objectives and conducts sessions according to treatment program schedule.
    2. Meets with assigned group according to treatment schedule.
    3. Conducts specialized groups to meet the needs of target populations:
    4. Maintains topic-focused discussion;
    5. Provides opportunities for participation.
    6. Ensures that content of group sessions is consistent with objective of treatment plan and meets the needs of the individual members.
    7. Ensures that individual attendance and participation in sessions is documented.
    8. Documents, within required timeframes, the content and results of group counseling or therapy.
    9. Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of assigned group sessions, and based on the evaluation results, makes any changes indicated.
12. Provides treatment to family or significant others or advocates for such services:
    1. Reviews and evaluates the involvement of family/significant others in treatment and carries out corrective action as appropriate and/or makes recommendations and/or referrals for needed services such as mental health issues, safe homes for domestic violence, parenting skills, and how to apply for financial assistance.
    2. Prepares an outline of family program sessions and objectives.
13. May supervise social work students.
    1. Meets with staff on caseload and identified issues.
    2. Prepares performance program and discusses these duties with staff; prepares and completes a written performance program according to agency guidelines; monitors and evaluates performance.
    3. Establishes work schedules; monitors time and attendance taking corrective action where necessary; approves and disapproves requests for time off.
    4. If supervising social work students, maintains liaison with sponsoring institutions and ensures that facility policies are followed; applications are properly reviewed; orientation is thorough; a supervisor is clearly designated; and a high quality clinical experience is provided to the social work student.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work with clients, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.
2. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a treatment plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards
3. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, families, and the public.
4. Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned using computers and computer software assigned (e.g., IMA, Word, Anasazi, etc.)
5. Ability to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies
6. Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others
7. Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Licensed by New York State as a Master Licensed Social Worker or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; current, valid registration certificate.  Experience working with children and youth preferred. 
Bilingual in Spanish, required.

Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs

May be required to possess a valid NYS driving license and a clear driving record. 

FOR ALL POSITIONS:  Continued employment is based on the ability to maintain professional licensure, current registration and participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs