SOCIAL WORKER - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE 

Monday – Friday,  9:00AM – 5:00PM 

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, which provides services to individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illnesses and whose needs have not been met by more traditional service delivery approaches. 

Travel is required using the agency vehicle.

**$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Social Worker will educate clients about mental illness, treatment and recovery.
• Teach skills for coping with symptoms and stress management.
• Develop relapse prevention plans, including identification/recognition of early warning signs and rapid intervention strategies.
• Provide psycho-education to families and clients.
• Conduct daily home visits.
• The Social Worker will write treatment plans.
• Complete client assessments.
• Correspond with managed care companies.
• Provide motivational interviewing.
• Provide evidenced based practice treatment to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• The Social Worker will connect clients to treatment facilities.
• Conduct crisis intervention.
• Facilitate groups.
• Cover the crisis phone.
• Participate in daily team meetings and case conferences.
• Travel is required using the agency vehicle.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree required. 

LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC required.

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) population is required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records/documentation are required. 

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team is required.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required. 

Travel is required using the agency vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to conduct home visits.