Social Work Therapist

About the Role

Utilizes various professional skills and activities, under supervision, which serve the treatment needs of the client.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) or Mental Health Counselor (MHC) degree, non-licensed at time of hire. License must be acquired within the allowed timeframe under NYS Department of Education requirements.

Experience

Prior successful field work experience under proper supervision.

Responsibilities

• Gathers sufficient information for each client to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine assignment priorities and treatment plan or referral to treatment resources in the community.
• Implements appropriate crisis services when needed to prevent decomposition and moves client toward an appropriate treatment plan, enhancing adaptive functioning.
• Shares information about the Agency and its services to help clients and other interested parties participate in treatment decisions, set appropriate goals, and better understand the center’s functions.
• Helps clients become effective consumers of mental health and substance abuse services through information sharing, empowerment, and reducing stigma.
• Maintains client stability through a planned ongoing treatment relationship or assesses and implements changes in client functioning when indicated.
• Regularly assesses with supervisor the progress of the client’s treatment and is open to recommendations for improvement.
• Assists clients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment.
• Helps clients understand and resolve psychological and financial obstacles to payment, ensuring cooperation with fee and insurance responsibilities.
• Strengthens the client’s ability to understand and utilize therapy and find resources after treatment through proper discharge planning and termination.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely clinical case records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and treatment plan reviews, documenting therapeutic intervention for compliance with Agency, funding, licensing, and billing authorities.
• Exchanges information with other agencies to benefit the client or ensure compliance with regulations and coordination of services.
• Participates in all required internal and external meetings that appropriately represent the needs of the client and the Agency.
• Utilizes supervision to increase practice skills, promote better service for the client, and preserve accountability to the Agency.
• Supervises graduate and undergraduate students, when assigned, incorporating the needs of the client, the Agency, the student, and the University.
• Facilitates sharing of data with clients to support partnered decision-making and keep them informed of progress.
• Completes QI Training during onboarding and participates in QI refresher training as needed.
• Cultivates a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences to drive better decisions, innovation, and business results.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan – 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Employee perks and discounts (e.g., Broadway shows)
• 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, and 12 Company Paid Holidays yearly