The Licensed Social Worker provides systemic treatment, individual, family, and group therapy for youth in residential care and their families. They coordinate interdisciplinary treatment teams and manage all clinical documentation in compliance with agency and OMH standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in human services and a valid license such as LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, or LCSW. Experience working with youth and families in residential settings and a valid NYS Driver's License are required.
Villa of Hope helps youth and families rebuild relationships, recover from trauma and renew Hope for their future.
Job title: Licensed Social Worker- Tuckahoe CR
Position grade: 81 27$-29$/hour (commensurate with experience)
Department/Program: OMH Community Residence
Supervisor: Director of Behavioral Health Residential Programs
Job summary
Under the general direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Residential Programs, the Licensed Social Worker is responsible for providing systemic treatment and therapy for each youth in residence and for their families. The Licensed Social Worker coordinates interdisciplinary treatment and completes documentation of all activities in a manner and timeframe consistent with Agency and Corporate Compliance standards. The Licensed Social Worker carries out all job responsibilities with fidelity and accountability to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Fundamental Guiding Principles, and Strategic Plan.
Essential functions
Provides crisis prevention and intervention for youth and families.
Coordinates the completion of each youth’s Individualized Crisis Support Plan (ICSP) within 72 hours of admission and facilitates its review/revision by treatment team members at every treatment meeting and/or as needed
Provides individual therapy at least weekly to youth in residence
Provides family therapy at least monthly to youth in residence and their family members
Develops written reports on treatment planning and progress for state and local agencies and/or criminal or family courts or makes plans for a designee to do so
Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency toward clients/staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and Agency cultural activities
Completes initial and ongoing assessments of each youth and family’s strengths, needs, and progress utilizing information from the youth and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members
Complete referrals for youth and/or families to receive specialized clinical treatment services (e.g., chemical dependency, sexual abuse) beyond the scope of practice of the therapist as needed and maintain collateral contact as appropriate, or makes plans for a designee to do so.
Completes progress/service delivery notes and all other required documentation in a manner and timeframe consistent with Agency and Corporate Compliance standards.
Complies with content and timeframe documentation requirements for external reporting specific to program licensing agency (OMH)
Collaborates and communicates with youth/families on an ongoing basis to maximize their leadership and involvement in the residential placement and all services therein
Provides group therapy/treatment to youth in residence
Arranges family time for youth and their families as part of the treatment process, obtains their feedback after every visit, and documents both or makes plans for a designee to do so
Provides transportation or coordinates transportation for youth & families when needed
Collaborates and coordinates case planning and progress internally through team meetings and individual contacts with other disciplines
Collaborates, coordinates, and leads the interdisciplinary treatment team and its process
Participates in residential clinical on-call system
Generates youth calendars on Outlook software and adds Counseling appointments
Represents the Agency in family and/or criminal court proceedings or makes plans for a designee to do so
Develops and maintains contact with community agencies and resources including Department of Social Services Foster Care, financial maintenance, child protective, school counseling, mental health, housing and employment agencies
Acts as advocate and liaison of client and family in securing other resources when appropriate. Coordinates internal and external communication of information regarding arrests of youth and/or other similar critical incidents when these occur
Collaborates with the Transition Coordinator to ensure service provision
Youth and family natural supports are included on the interdisciplinary treatment team
Discharge planning assessments and documentation (e.g., rating scales, updated assessments, referral forms) are complete and submitted contemporaneously
Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations
Exercises full compliance with program policies and procedures
Fulfills all legal requirements as a Mandated Reporter under NYS law and professional ethical standards
Position specifics
Education
Master's degree in human service required,
Licensure required: LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, LCSW.
Experience
Experience working with youth and families in residential care and communities.
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills with youth, families, staff, and stakeholders. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands on time and resources. Ability to form, lead, and participate effectively on teams. Creative problem solving, commitment to quality improvement and ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must possess valid NYS Driver’s License and ownership/use of an automobile.
Competencies
Leading Self
Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust)
Leading Others • Customer Focus
Leading the Organization
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity
Physical requirements
The following lists physical demands an employee will perform on a regular basis
standing, walking, sitting, bending, and must be able to perform a variety of tasks, move throughout office buildings, work cooperatively in a team environment and quickly respond to emergencies. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
