Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker to work at a facility in Jamaica, NY. These are registry positions with our company. *$100 Sign-On Bonus*



Pay Rate: $30 / hour

*W2

Shift details:

• 20 hours per week, 3-5 days each week (including weekends)

The service should include, but are not exclusive to:



• Working closely with the mental health treatment team to establish a plan of care. Treatment team includes Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse and Therapist (Psychologist/Social Worker).

• Connecting with the child and family on admission day to review the scope of treatment.

• Conduct clinical assessments using evidence-based tools (e.g. CRAFFT-N) and Core Assessment.

• Collaborating with the team to create initial and interim treatment planning goals targeting substance use.

• Facilitate individual and group therapy 20 hours per week, 3-5 days each week (including weekends). Conduct family therapy in conjunction with treatment team.

• Provide clinical and crisis intervention (e.g. YES!).

• Provide timely and accurate documentation of treatment interactions in the clinical record.



Qualifications



• Licensed/Masters preferred.

• CASAC-T; CASAC, or higher preferred.

• 2 years of experience working with youth/adolescents with co-occurring treatment needs (mental health)

• Excellent clinical and team communication skills.

• Experience working with families and providing group treatment.

• Experience with establishing discharge supports for children in NYS (including the NYC, Nassau and Westchester community).



Benefits:

-Medical

-Dental

-Vision

-Term Life

-Short-Term Disability Coverage

-401K



If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-623. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Vanessa (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST). Refer friends, Earn rewards! https://stafftoday.staffingreferrals.com/join/vdemont




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