School Social Worker-EN540301

Provides appropriate and clinically indicated services to children, adolescents, parents and families in an on-site school-based satellite clinic in addition providing support at HPC. Provides in-service training, collateral contact, and support to teachers and school personnel. Maintains clinical records within all Federal, State, and City regulations documenting all services provided. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) Provides trauma- Informed, recovery-oriented, integrated, person-centered care to individuals with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses. Utilizes clinical modalities such as CBT, MI, REBT, DBT and SFBT to support Clients Effectively and empathically provides direct clinical services including individual, family, and crisis intervention as clinically indicated. Conduct intakes in schools and HPC as needed; hold a caseload of 50+ Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and consults with supervisor as clinically indicated. Maintains clinical records in compliance with all City, State, and Federal regulations as per the State Office of Mental Health, and the State of New York Department of Health. Complies with managed care requirements including consulting with care coordinators, obtaining treatment authorization, and providing necessary documentation in a thorough and timely manner. And other duties may be assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Committed to equity, anti-racism and active promotion of the ICL equity goals and action steps. Strong clinical writing skills; ability to accurately document counseling sessions demonstrating an understanding of mental health status, recovery-oriented treatment planning and psychiatric and substance harm reduction techniques Computer proficiency. Ability to master electronic health record software, use word processing programs, and computer programs and applications to provide telehealth as required Cultural competency is essential. Ability to work effectively in high pressure mental health crisis environment Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate trauma -informed Person-Centered care to clients in a crisis Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to follow procedures and instructions; prioritize, think logically and advocate professionally. Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, clinic mission, vision, and values, standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Ability to effectively collaborate with clients, colleagues, public, other agencies and their staff, and third-party insurance personnel. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Education: LMSW, LMHC or LCSW; current, valid registration certificate. Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs Experience with children and families and/or a school-based setting is preferred but not required #ICLRN