Postgraduate Center for Mental Health is hiring: Social Worker in New York

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JOB SCOPE: This is a clinical position requiring in-depth knowledge of mental health, DSM 5-TR diagnostic criteria, and skills in crisis intervention and stabilization. As part of the ACT, you must be willing to go out into the community to provide services. This position requires clinical experience and a desire to work as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct daily visits in the community, document progress notes, and other required documentation in accordance with agency and OMH standards.
• Complete Wellness Plans, Comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and other documentation as required.
• Provide individual psychotherapy with consumers using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Participate in daily morning meetings and inform the ACT team about family issues, incorporating findings into service plans.
• Involve family and significant others in the consumer’s treatment, providing psycho-education and relapse prevention based on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies during visits.
• Act as advocate and liaison for consumers in relationships with family, support systems, landlords, and other community supports.
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on a rotating basis.
• Perform other duties consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Team Leader.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree required - LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent licensure in NYS.
• At least one year of experience working in human services with individuals with serious mental illness and experience working with families.
• Outcome-oriented in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Mental Health Care