CRITICAL TIME INTERVENTION SOCIAL WORKER

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 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for our Critical Time Intervention program in Mastic, NY.

The Intake/Outreach Social Worker works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions and Care Management to adults who have behavioral health needs and who have not been successfully engaged in services during or after critical times in transition.

CTI promotes community integration, self-advocacy, and access to ongoing support by helping individuals develop and utilize strong ties to their professional and non-professional support systems during and after transition periods. This is a community-based position with frequent field work.

The Intake/Outreach Social Worker primarily engages new referrals in the hospital and upon discharge to the community.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Supervision Hours toward Licensure Provided
• May include use of an agency vehicle
• May be Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• 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
• Employee Discounts and more!

Responsibilities

• The Social Worker will review clinicals referrals to the program for eligibility for the program.
• Provide in-person visits to adults in hospitals across Suffolk County within required response times.
• Engage adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses, during psychiatric hospitalizations to build rapport and identify person-centered needs that support their recovery and stabilization in the community.
• Educate individuals about CTI services upon engagement.
• Regular communication and collaboration with hospital treatment teams regarding visits, case conferences, and discharge planning.
• The Social Worker will present and collaborate on referrals to a multidisciplinary team that includes Master's level clinicians, Care Managers, Peer Specialists, and nurses.
• Engage in warm handoffs or community outreach to clients transferring to other team members or to other providers.
• Collaborate with various providers and families to coordinate care planning upon discharge from the hospital back into the community.
• Ensure consistent referrals from hospital partners by attending clinical rounds, presenting to hospital staff, and being on site on the various hospital units as needed.
• Assess for risk factors, social determinants of health, and immediate needs to inform their CTI care plan.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
• The Social Worker will complete clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record.
• Assess situations to determine importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Provide support to clients in the community with in-person, field-based interaction, as well as in-office settings.
• Maintain a caseload and conduct regular, in-person visits.
• The Social Worker will participate in rotating on call schedule.
• Attend routine supervision/team meetings.
• Complete trainings and maintain proficiency with de-escalation skills.
• Abide by FSL's Code of Ethics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MSW, MHC, MFT, or related master’s degree required.

1 year experience in a behavioral health setting is required.

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Ability to solve problems, make clear decisions and work as part of a team.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records required.

Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.