Licensed Master Social Worker

Locations(1 opening) Bronx:502 E 163rd St, Bronx, NY 1045 & float to Harlem: 625 W 140th St, New York, NY 10031Schedule: Monday - Friday, generally 9AM-5PM, 4 days on site and 1 day remote, with 1-2 days 12PM-8PMSalary$65k- $70kNotesOffer supervision towards a Cbenefit packet is under files in the client screen of BHInterview process: 1st round virtual, 2nd round in-personWorking Better Living Center (mental health) clients ONLYNo sites have parkingSocial work openings due to expansionSelling pointsClient has their own advocacy unit- and encourages staff to advocate for social change, place where you can actually see the changes being made, very mission driven, have longevity employees, and a great team environment that can relay on each other/They want people who understand their mission and are passionate about making a difference for those that are in the criminal justice system.Mission Statement:The Clients mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.We do this by:BELIEVING in the power of individuals to changeBUILDING LIVES through service programs shaped by the needs and experience of our participantsCHANGING MINDS through education and advocacy to promote the creation of a fair, humane, and truly rehabilitative correctional systemPosition SummaryThe Social Worker is a member of the Better Living Center, an Article 31 Office of Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitation Center. The Social Worker is responsible for providing therapy to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement. The role may also include providing services through Fortune's OASAS-licensed 822 substance use clinic, depending on client volume. The position may involve some delivery of telehealth services from a home location, and will also involve on-site work at Clients Long Island City location.Core CompetenciesMission FitThis person will demonstrate an interest in, and talent for, working with persons with criminal justice system involvement. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the impacts exposure to the criminal justice system may have on clients and will demonstrate commitment to helping them overcome these difficulties. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated a commitment to using respectful, constructive means of communication when interacting with clients and colleagues. The individual will utilize a strengths-based, person-centered model and endorse the concept of looking for the best in people, rather than judging them by their worst decision(s).Client EngagementThe successful candidate will be able to complete required screening tools to build comprehensive psychosocial evaluations. While engaging in services with clients, the successful candidate will be able to practice multiple theoretical frameworks and tailor their therapeutic approach to the client based on ongoing assessment and clinical need. The person will also demonstrate positive attitude with flexibility of schedule in rolling with the changes that a person newly entering therapeutic services demonstrate.Time Management & Personal OrganizationThis person will demonstrate excellent time management skills including making, keeping and/or rescheduling appointments on their own personal calendar as well as psychiatric appointments for clients on their caseload. Successful candidate will be excellent at maintaining personal organization in pursuing numerous tasks in parallel, managing his/her/their time to maximize efficiency, and will be good at completing paperwork accurately and in timely manner. All of this requires good computer navigation skills as well as effective typing speed.Basic Office SkillsThis person will have to record their client interactions into Fortune Society's databases, and therefore have competency using a computer (knowledge of MS Office and electronic health record systems) and use of other tools such as cell phones and Zoom.ResponsibilitiesConduct initial client assessment and psychosocial interviews;Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients;Provide ongoing individual counseling and weekly group counselingWrite and update individual client-based, goal-orientated treatment plans following agency guidelines and timeframesMaintain detailed case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction.Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor;Communicate with other Fortune staff members in the same and other programs/locations that share common client(s);Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services;Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings;Participate in training opportunitiesPerform other duties as assigned.QualificationsLMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, LMHC, or LCAT required;CASAC or CASC-T credential is a plus;Minimum of one year overall clinical experience required;Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired;Ability, on some days, to work remotely via Zoom in a quiet, private home-office location required;Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills;Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills;Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records;Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus;SIFI certification is a plus;Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis). Applicants should not provide medical or genetic information in their applications; andWe seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Created: 2025-01-15