Family Service League Inc.
Location
Central Islip, New York
The Social Worker will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to individuals with behavioral health needs. They will also collaborate with families and other providers while ensuring all clinical documentation meets OMH standards.
A Master’s Degree in social work is required, along with an LMSW, LCSW, or Limited Permit. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting, with clinic experience preferred.
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: Flexible schedule
Family Service League is seeking a Fee For Service Clinical Therapist for our Mental Health Clinic in Central Islip. The Clinical Therapist will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
Master’s Degree in social work required.
LMSW, LCSW, or Limited Permit required.
At minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.
Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to work both independently, as well as on a team is required.
Strong judgement and problem solving skills and understanding of boundaries are required.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
This position requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.