Facilitated Intake Team Social Worker

Make a bigger differencePURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Facilitated Intake Team (FIT) Social Worker provides comprehensive intake assessments for clients entering the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) clinics under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) umbrella with the goal of assessing their needs and making the appropriate recommendations for treatment and linkages to supportive servicesThe FIT Social Worker is an integral part of the client initial experience. This position requires a person with good engagement skills and ability to elicit important clinical history from a client. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Review demographic and clinical information prior to engaging in intake process to ensure accuracy of informationProvide a comprehensive assessment of client's social determinants of heath needs including mental health, substance use disorders, financial, housing, legal and medical needsExpected to complete between 6-8 intakes per dayPresent a clinical formulation in a clear and precise manner during disposition team meetingsAbility to make recommendations for treatment modality based on clinical information obtainedConduct crisis evaluations and provide crisis stabilization interventionsMake appropriate referrals for various levels of care both within the CCBHC and in the community as neededAssess for risk and prioritize cases deemed to be high risk for treatment. Risk includes suicide attemptssuicidal ideation or risk; symptoms of psychosis or delusions; suspicion of physical or sexual abuse; cases of domestic violence; etc.Develop an understanding of various support services to make an accurate referral for services when neededCollaborate with partnering programsservices to ensure smooth access and connection to care Engage in Evidence based training to develop strong diagnostic skills (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and others as assigned) Providing resources in a way that addresses the unique needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the impact of intersectionality on their experiencesEnsure timely completion (48 hours) of all intake documents into the electronic health recordOther duties as assignedCORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:Computer and technology savvyStrong written and oral communication skills Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skillsKnowledge and skills with evidence-based practices to enhance client engagement Knowledge and experience with trauma informed careSolid problem solving and reporting skills; Strong attention to detail Able to multi-task also ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks and projectsSolution oriented, resourceful, resilientEDUCATIONALTRAINING REQUIRED:Master's level degree (MSWMHC) requiredNYS license in clinical social work (LCSW) or LMHC- DP (diagnostic privileges) required EXPERIENCE REQUIREDLANGUAGE PREFERENCE:Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a clinical settingExperience interacting with clients utilizing a professional and compassionate approach requiredBilingual (SpanishEnglish) preferred but not requiredPrevious experience with evidence-based models preferredCOMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficient with electronic health recordsMicrosoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)Comfortable and proficient using video messaging platforms (ex: Zoom, MS Teams) VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer programs, etc.Need to perform significant data entry into various computer programsLimited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.WORK ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL EFFORTThis role is fully in person Schedules to be developed in collaboration with the Deputy Program Director and is based on the needs of the programs and clients served. The offices at Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA.To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (85% of the time) and stand (15% of the time).Locations:Dr. Eugene D. Glynn YCL Manhattan N Counseling Ctr - 5030 Broadway, New York, NY 10034Bronx Counseling (Resource) Center Clinic - 2488 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY, 10458 We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.Other details Job Family Clinical Staff [300s] Pay Type Salary Min Hiring Rate $80,000.00 Max Hiring Rate $80,000.00 Travel Required No Required Education Master's Degree Apply Now

Created: 2025-03-02