Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
PAX Health is a leading mental and behavioral health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Our team of professionals strive to create an environment where mental health is prioritized, stigma is eradicated, and individuals can thrive in their journey towards well-being.
The New York licensed LCSW collaborates with fellow treatment team members to ensure the provision of quality care tailored to the unique needs and care levels of each patient within an outpatient treatment setting.
Hybrid model, one day per week in office required if full-time, with offices located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Long Island, and New Jersey.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, and promptly respond to intake referrals upon assignment of the case.
- Conduct Bio/Psych/Social assessments, diagnostic impression, and formulate treatment plans under the guidance of a qualified Clinical Supervisor.
- Meet for individual sessions with patients at a frequency determined by the ongoing assessment of progress in treatment
- Complete and assist clients in aftercare and discharge planning
- Provide case management services as needed, including referrals to outside resources when necessary
- Ensure cohesion of all services documented within the clinical chart (including but not limited to services provided by case management, medical providers and the laboratory), and assists with compliance of various standards
- Maintain accurate, thoroughly documented client records with a quality of documentation that meets all applicable standards in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Attend and participate in treatment team meetings as scheduled to ensure quality of care for clients
- Attend staff development and general staff meetings
- Communicate with Medical Director and other prescribers to ensure quality clinical services are provided to the client on a timely and as needed basis
- Participate in and attend supervision/consultation with the Clinical Director
- Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure effective delivery of a full spectrum of clinical services
- Comply with local, state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations
- Collaborate with professionals both within and outside the agency, as appropriate
- Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences
- Abide by PAX Health code of ethics and model values
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in NEW YORK STATE
- Bilingual English/Russian
- New York State Workers' Compensation Board authorization number upon acceptance of an offer, which is a prerequisite before commencing work.
- Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the agency in the community.
- Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court and police activities, etc.
- Good organizational skills and administrative abilities.
- Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work including weekends.
- Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
- Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the state's mental health code.
- Appropriate professional registration/certification by state/national authority required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a private vehicle.