Social Worker, MSW Job at Odyssey House in New York
Odyssey House, New York, NY, United States, 10261
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Base pay range
$62,400.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
Our Mission
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.
If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
In Addition To Competitive Salaries, Odyssey House Offers
- A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
- Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
- 403(b) Plan
- Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
- Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
- Commuter Benefits
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
- RUFit?! Fitness Program
- Legal Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
- Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
Major Functions
The Social Worker position requires a wide range of clinical skills including interviewing, individual and group counseling and a thorough knowledge of the substance abuse, mental health and human service system resources. The Social Worker is responsible for the assessment and treatment of clients that have co-occurring mental health issues requiring a specialized group curriculum.
Additionally, the Social Worker is responsible for the role of Health Coordinator to assure the provision of education and/or referral for communicable diseases. The Social Worker functions as part of the Multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the review of treatment plans as a Qualified Health Professional (other then CASAC). The Social Worker is on the Quality Assurance team and is responsible for the review of client records to meet regulatory, billing and utilization review compliance.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Complete clinical assessment and re-assessments at regular intervals to measure progress towards addressing life areas deficiencies.
- Provide individual counseling to address outstanding family, medical, psychiatric, and housing concerns.
- In collaboration with each consumer, formulates a treatment plan, monitor achievement of objectives, review and update treatment plans in accordance with regulatory requirements and as clinically indicated.
- Conduct evidence-based group counseling services related to a wide range of clinical and community issues.
- Maintain up-to-date resident charts including assessments, treatment plans, case notes and documentation of collateral contacts.
- Provide crisis intervention services.
- Assist in the development and implementation of consumer discharge plans.
- Work closely with utilization review staff to ensure completion and accuracy of all necessary health insurance authorization documentation.
- Establish community and agency affiliations which address consumer needs and strengthen the delivery of services.
- Function as liaison and provide education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, in regards to consumer’s substance use and related behavioral issues.
- When necessary due to staff absences or vacancies, maintains a caseload.
- When necessary, conduct consumer screening for contraband and collection of samples for urine toxicology testing.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.
- When necessary, facilitate case conferences and conduct internal chart audits.
- Attend all required in-service training seminars.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
- Function as “Manager” on Duty in the absence of an on-site manager.
- Other relevant duties as required.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
- One (1) year experience working in a social service setting providing group counseling, family therapy and case management with chemically dependent clients preferred;
- NYS Licensure as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred. Individuals obtaining a limited permit will be considered meeting this requirement.
- Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
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