Substance Abuse 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

Monday - Friday 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Critical Time Intervention (CTI) program in Mastic, NY. The Social Worker works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions and Care Management to adolescents and adults who have behavioral health needs and who have not been successfully engaged in services during or after critical times in transition. CTI promotes community integration, self-advocacy, and access to ongoing support by helping individuals develop and utilize strong ties to their professional and non-professional support systems during and after transition periods. This is a community-based position with frequent field work, beginning with client engagement in hospital settings and providing support for approximately 9 months following discharge. Staff will receive expert training and technical assistance.

We offer a competitive compensation, and 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree required.

LMSW, LMHC, LMFT or related licensed clinical degree required. Limited permit holders are

eligible.

A minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records required.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to solve problems, make clear decisions and work as part of a team.

Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.

Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General computer and keyboarding skills.

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Compensation details : 60000-63000 Yearly Salary

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