Licensed Social Worker

Our Mission

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

Major functions

The Licensed Social Worker is responsible for providing individual and group counseling services on a wide range of clinical and community issues for individuals in residential treatment to address a substance use disorder. Assists residents and their families in accessing community resources and services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical and vocational/educational needs. Functions in a collaborative role within the clinical team and provides guidance and direction to the Counselors.

Specific duties & responsibilities

• Provide individual assessment and counseling to address outstanding family, medical, psychiatric, and housing concerns.
• Conduct evidence-based group counseling services related to a wide range of clinical and community issues.
• Maintain up-to-date resident charts including assessments, treatment plans, case notes and documentation of collateral contacts.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of resident discharge plans.
• Provide other therapeutic services through active participation, observation and evaluation of resident’s engagement in the resident hierarchy, job functions, and social and recreational activities.
• Establish community and agency affiliations which address resident needs and strengthen the delivery of services.
• Functions as liaison and provide education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, in regards to resident’s substance abuse and related behavioral issues.
• When necessary due to staff absences or vacancies, maintains a caseload.
• When necessary, conduct resident screening for contraband and collection of samples for urine toxicology testing Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.