Social Worker - Family Specialist 237660
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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ACT Team members to deliver evidence-based mental health services to individuals and their families enrolled in the program.
• Conduct home and institutional visits to engage clients and family members. (Field work required)
• Utilize mental health screening tools to assess client and family needs.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized treatment plans that include family-focused strategies.
• Provide families with appropriate referrals and educational resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic systems (EHR, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external agencies, services, and programs.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Contribute to staff development, program planning, and agency events as needed.
• Represent the organization at external meetings and community events.
• Ensure that all services meet regulatory standards and agency policies.
• Rotate on-call duties as part of the team to provide 24/7 crisis response.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field required.
• New York State professional license (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent) preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with families and children is essential.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performance team environment.
• Sensitivity to cultural, racial, and individual differences and values.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with electronic client record systems preferred.