Senior Clinical Social Worker

Job Title: Senior Clinical Social Worker

Classification: Full-time, 35 hours weekly

JOB SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, The Senior Social Worker will conduct psychiatric and other assessments, as well as develop and implement person-centered treatment plans, and supportive services. Services are delivered through evidence-based client treatment practices. The Senior Social Workers supports the Senior Program Director to review and manage all referrals and also conduct screenings and intakes; ensures that Respite clients receive appropriate assessment; Support Plans and case management services to enable them to move towards the levels of independent living they are able to achieve. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Assess clients’ substance abuse, health, mental health, and other care needs; recommend

internal and external referrals.

● Provide individual and group counseling.

● Prepare psycho-socials.

● Facilitate psycho-education groups in relapse prevention, health literacy, and navigating mental

health and substance abuse systems, etc. for residents their family and/or support networks.

● Provide Comprehensive Case Management services.

● Assist clients in improving and maintaining self-care, interpersonal, and vocational skills

● Assist clients in achieving housing stability

● Assist in the management of discharge planning; engage and support clients 90 days post

discharge.

● Manage client documentation, provide program narrative and/or statistical reports as needed.

Participate in ongoing QI and program evaluation activities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Ability to learn and provide evidence-based treatment practices

● Knowledge of treatment interventions and wellness management practices for persons

chronic health conditions, as well as serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders

● Knowledge about administering assessment tools and/or the ability to learn

● Ability to deliver individual, group, and family counseling services.

● Ability to efficiently and accurately record services provided, including in AWARDS, CARES,

or similar systems

● Ability to create accurate and descriptive reports

● Strong interpersonal skills

● Proficiency with office and internet software including email, word processing, spreadsheets,

presentations and other applications

 Education and Experience Requirement(s):

● Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required, New York State Licensed master's in social

Work

● Two years' experience with homeless population

● Two years’ experience with persons with chronic health and/or mental health conditions

and/or substance abuse disorders

● Bilingual in Spanish preferred.