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Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.
SUMMARY
Family Service League is seeking a full-time, Master’s-level Social Worker for the DASH (Diagnostic, Assessment, and Stabilization Hub) Crisis Center. The DASH Crisis Center is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week outpatient crisis stabilization program that includes a 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile response team. The Social Worker will be responsible for intake assessments, providing therapy in an individual or group setting, and completing clinical documentation.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
- Weekly clinical supervision provided
- Free CEU training available
- Night differential pay
- Floating Holiday
- 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 provide crisis assessment, brief intervention, and suicide prevention support as part of a 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Center.
- Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks to make clear decisions that are in the best interest of the client and the organization.
- Provide information, offer referrals to additional services, (including mobile response team and crisis stabilization program) and provide aftercare follow up calls.
- Complete all clinical documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR), in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
- The Social Worker will coordinate with outside providers, collateral contacts, and other stakeholders.
- Complete training and maintain proficiency with de-escalation and techniques for crisis intervention.
- The Social Worker will establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.
- Attend routine supervisions and team meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree required. LMSW or related licensed, clinical degree preferred.
At least 6 months of experience in a behavioral health setting required. Clinical experience preferred.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required. Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Evening and weekend availability required.
Holiday availability as needed.
"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."