A health services organization in New York is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join their school-based program, supporting adolescents in an intensive day treatment setting.
About the Opportunity:
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Schedule: Monday to Friday
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Hours: 7:30am to 4pm (with a 30-minute break deducted)
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Setting: School-Based Intensive Day Treatment Program
Responsibilities:
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Maintaining a caseload of 8 children in the adolescent IDT program, grades 6-12
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Participating in IDT admissions with children, families, and school liaisons
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Providing weekly individual therapy
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Delivering daily group therapy
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Offering family therapy and crisis intervention as needed
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Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
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1+ year of Social Work experience
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Master's Degree in Social Work
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NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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Experience in behavioral contracts
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Experience in positive reward systems
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Experience in social skills training
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Strong communication skills
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Empathy and patience
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Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desired Qualifications:
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Advanced Degree in social work or related field
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Knowledge of Mental Health settings
