MSW Jobs Nyc

Responsibilities

• Assist members (in person or telephonically) with a variety of problems such as but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance use, mental health issues, family and child problems, job jeopardy, etc.
• Provide assessment, referrals and follow-up as well as collaborate with treating teams to develop, plan and manage treatment
• Provide on-going support/interventions for members who have been admitted for psychiatric, detox and rehabilitation
• Provide prior authorization for Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization levels of care as needed
• Assist in the development of outreach seminars and conduct outreach seminars to members in institutions on a variety of psychosocial topics such as Anger Management and Stress Management
• Participate in various psycho-educational events such as Healthy Body Healthy Mind Workshop, Pre-Retirement Seminars for example
• Monitor and record client progress; maintain accurate case records as required by Fund, Departmental guidelines
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent years of experience required; New York State License (LMSW or LCSW) required
• Minimum two (2) years post graduate experience in direct social work required
• Bilingual in a second language preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
• Excellent written, listening, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community resources, and treatment options coupled with good clinical skills in order to determine interventions needed, including which level of care is appropriate at a particular time
• Knowledge of the range of treatment options for Mental Health/Substance Abuse including Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization and community resources
• Excellent clinical social work skills and ethics
• Must have the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good work habits and relationships, maintaining the confidentiality of the position in all dealings
• Ability to work well under pressure, maintains composure, multi-task, establish priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on assignments