SOCIAL WORKER

Do you want to make a meaningful impact on youth mental health while working directly with families in their own communities?

If you value flexibility, collaboration, and relationship-based work, the CFTSS program may be the right fit for you.

As a CFTSS Clinician, you’ll meet clients where they are, partner with caregivers to strengthen youth mental health, and work alongside a dedicated team focused on real, lasting change. This role offers the freedom to deliver care beyond a traditional office setting while staying grounded in core social work values.

Be part of a program that values your expertise, your dedication to improving children's lives, and your commitment to strengthening families and advancing mental health.

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: Monday – Friday. Flexible schedule. Some evenings hours required.

Summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide clinical services to youth and families through our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program.

CFTSS is a team-based model which is intended to provide families individualized and flexible services by meeting with children in their homes and other community settings.

CFTSS provides treatment to children ages 5-21 and enables a greater focus on prevention and early intervention by providing an array of services and the capacity to intervene earlier in children’s lives.

We offer competitive compensation, and generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Use of agency vehicle
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Discounts and more!

Responsibilities

• The Social Worker will provide community based mental health treatment to a caseload of 20 children/youth and their families.
• Deliver services with the core values of CFTSS: “Family-Focused, Community- Based, Multi-Systemic, Culturally Competent, and Least- Restrictive.”
• The Social Worker will provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to the child’s and family’s needs.
• Complete treatment plans and implement services based on your assessment and the input of the family.
• The Social Worker will complete all documentation in accordance with CFTSS standards in an electronic medical record, including notes, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other CFTSS and Care Coordination providers by engaging in regular communication.
• Conduct crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in team meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or related licensed clinical degree required. We are willing to consider those with a limited permit or the willingness to obtain the limited permit.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting and in a clinical capacity required.

Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and families required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Flexibility to work evenings to meet the needs of children and families required.

Physical Requirements

This position requires sitting for long periods of time, and travelling to different client homes, community settings and FSL offices.