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THE JEWISH BOARD

Social Worker (Licensed)

THE JEWISH BOARD, New York, New York, us, 10261

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For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.

LOCATION 2020 Coney Island Ave Brooklyn, NY 11223, US

POSITION OVERVIEW The Seymour Askin Counseling Center provides integrated mental health services at an array of Yeshiva Day Schools throughout Brooklyn. The services include: clinical consultation with staff, students, and parents; professional training; and psychotherapy through OMH satellite clinics embedded within the school. The social worker provides a link between the Jewish Board and the larger yeshiva community. In addition to school based services, the social worker will also carry a diverse caseload of clients in the Seymour Askin Counseling Center, located in Midwood, Brooklyn.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Working off-site in Bais Yaakov and Yeshiva school settings providing consultation, training, and treatment.

Crisis intervention when indicated as part of the treatment.

Other duties assigned as clinically indicated.

Psychotherapy services provided to children, adolescents and adults at base clinic.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records, e.g. progress notes, assessments and treatment plans, statistics, and other documentation as required by JB and other governmental licensing and funding entities.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE POSITION

Strong interpersonal/relationship-building skills

Cultural competence in regard to Orthodox Jewish values and practices

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Ability to communicate with staff and other professionals at all levels

Solution focused and collaborative

Responsible decision making

Confidence in ability to present in front of students, professionals, and community members

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED

Master’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited program AND a New York State License or limited permit in Social Work (LMSW) or Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) or required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE

Hebrew a plus but not required

Must have familiarity and knowledge of Orthodox Jewish Community

School based experience a plus but not required

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software

Experience with tele mental health platforms are a plus.

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment involves no physical risk or hazardous conditions.

To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (90% of the time) and stand (10% of the time)

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our

Values . Our values help guide us in everything we do, from our relationships with fellow staff to the clients and communities we serve.

Treat every person with dignity

We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Strive to be outstanding

We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.

Embrace each other's differences

We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.

Engage individuals and families as our partners

We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.

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