Job Title: Social Workers Employment Type: Contract Work Hours: 40 hrs./week Work site: 100% Onsite Location: 75 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 Job Duration: 2 Years Closing: 04/17/2024. Minimum Education:
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
Work Experience:
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.
- Experience in crisis intervention and mental health services preferred.
Job Duties:
- ssess and evaluate clients with serious mental, social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities to determine their needs, strengths, and limitations.
- Record significant psychosocial events and clinical conditions in client records.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their families, utilizing professional social work skills effectively.
- Review psychiatric, medical, and other case records to understand client backgrounds and discuss issues with families and treatment team members.
- Conduct admission screenings and psychosocial assessments to inform treatment planning.
- Make treatment recommendations and actively participate in the development of individualized treatment plans.
- Provide social casework services, individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
- ssess the availability of services and act as a consumer advocate to ensure clients receive appropriate treatment and support.
- Develop and implement discharge plans, coordinating services with community providers as necessary.
- dvocate to protect clients' legal and human rights and promote the effective and consistent utilization of services and resources.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong crisis intervention skills.
- Knowledge of mental health laws and regulations.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- bility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Misc. Information:
- Work hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9am - 5pm, 8 hours shift; Monday - Friday.
- Overtime will be infrequent and on an as-needed basis, subject to supervisor approval.
- Overtime may be required to complete daily tasks efficiently.
- Interview will be conducted in-person on online based on the availability.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.