Licensed Social Worker

About the role

The Licensed Social Worker at Odyssey House provides individual and group counseling services to individuals in residential treatment dealing with substance use disorders. They also assist residents and their families in accessing community resources and services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical, and vocational/educational needs. This position requires collaboration with the clinical team and the provision of guidance and direction to counselors.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual assessment and counseling to address outstanding family, medical, psychiatric, and housing concerns.
• 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.
• Aid in the development and implementation of resident discharge plans.
• Provide other therapeutic services through active participation, observation, and evaluation of resident's engagement in the resident hierarchy, job functions, and social and recreational activities.
• Establish community and agency affiliations addressing resident needs and strengthening service delivery.
• Function as a liaison and provide education and direct services to family members regarding resident’s substance abuse and related behavioral issues.
• When necessary, maintain a caseload and conduct resident screening for contraband and collection of samples for urine toxicology testing.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.
• Facilitate case conferences and conduct internal chart audits when necessary.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Function as "Manager" on Duty in the absence of an on-site manager.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with one (1) year experience working in a social services setting providing group counseling, family therapy, and case management with chemically dependent clients required.
• NYS Licensure as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist required. Candidates lacking this credential must be able to obtain it during the six (6) month introductory employment probation period.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Odyssey House offers a 35-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 and 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), Committed Assistance Services (through The Hartford), Commuter benefits, educational assistance programs, special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits, RUFit?! Fitness Program, pet insurance, legal assistance optum financial service through ConnectYourCare, Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher, and more.