SOCIAL WORKER

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays may be required. 

This position also includes one day of field work as a member of the Mobile Crisis Team.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the MCT Unbraided Program in Hauppauge, NY. The Social Worker will provide in-person and telephonic crisis intervention, de-escalation, and assessment as part of our Mobile Crisis Team.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Social Worker will conduct clinical crisis assessments as part of a Mobile Crisis team serving all of Suffolk County for adults, adolescents and children with the full range of DSM diagnoses, including both mental health and substance use disorders.
• Screen and collect referral and collateral information from third party callers to inform assessment and linkage to immediate and long term supports.
• The Social Worker will provide telephonic triage, assessment and de-escalation to determine the best disposition for individuals in crisis.
• Utilize resources such as PSYCKES to review relevant clinical information.
• Work closely with law enforcement to accept referrals and provide a co-response to individuals in crisis, when clinically necessary. 
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record.
• The Social Worker will provide in-person/in-community de-escalation, clinical assessment and linkage to individuals in crisis.
• Coordinate with outside providers and collateral contacts.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conferencing cases, communicating outcomes and providing follow up.
• Attend routine supervision/team meeting.
• Complete training and maintain proficiency with de-escalation skills.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in a relevant clinical field is required.

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or limited permit is preferred.

At least six months of experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinical experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders is preferred.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; experience with an Electronic Health Record is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills are required.

Ability to problem solve, multitask, make clear decisions and work as part of a team are required.

Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle required.

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

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