Outreach Development Corp.·Brentwood, New York
The Social Worker delivers direct clinical services and manages a caseload of 20 to 30 clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Responsibilities include facilitating individual and group sessions, maintaining detailed clinical documentation, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.
Position: Social Worker
The Social Worker is responsible for the delivery and implementation of direct clinical services and serves as a member of the treatment team. clinical services to a population of chemically dependent with co-occurring and mental health problems. The SAC serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Facilitate various formats (i.e., individuals, groups, specialty groups) on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner.
Manage all aspects of a caseload of 20 to 30 from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.
Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.
Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Site Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle volume of work.
Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services. Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data.
Identify, plan and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator.
Complete all documentation (i.e., progress notes, group notes, treatment plans, utilization reviews, progress reports to referents, thresholds, active caseload lists, monthly discharge summary, urinalysis) in a timely manner. Maintain easy to use system of filing, clinical and administrative record keeping and other documentation. Inform Site Director and/or Program Coordinator of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadline.
Actively participate in all meetings (i.e., staff meetings, case conference, team meetings and individual supervision) by being prepared utilizing problem-solving skills and providing appropriate feedback to team members.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral (i.e., probation, parole, CPS, drug court, family treatment court, etc.) through monthly written progress reports and timely responses to phone inquiries.
Maintain communication and teamwork with Evening Program staff and case managers to integrate and enhance clinical services.
Submit weekly schedules, ensure prior approval for offsite activities, monitor and enhance effective utilization of time.
Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to level needed for optimal job performance; proficient with using e-mail, Word Perfect and other programs as necessary.
Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
This is a full-time position.
Candidates should ideally hold an LMSW or higher and possess at least one year of experience working with substance abuse and adolescent mental health populations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and legal referents are required.
Market context
New York social worker openings are often driven by ongoing demand in mental health and substance use treatment settings, especially for candidates with clinical experience. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree in social work, relevant hands-on experience, and preferred NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and match your clinical experience to the posting; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help save research time by pulling key details from the original job description.
