Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, LICSW, LMHC - Community Teamwork Inc
LOWELL, MA 01852
About the Job
We are seeking a Clinical Social Worker who will be responsible for providing comprehensive case management to identified clients and their families. The Social Worker works closely with families and Early Learning staff to stabilize them and connect them to longer term supports.
At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We offer:
- Casual work environment
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5000 per year
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Career advancement and professional development
- 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
- Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Partner with identified families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, severe mental illness, or other crisis to connect them to resources. Provide on-going clinical support as needed and maintain regular communication until family stabilizes.
- Make referrals for Early Learning, Family Child Care and School Age families whose members need outpatient therapy and CBHI services. Maintain contact with the referral sources in order to support the family’s connection to them.
- Coordinate with team members across programs and divisions to provide wrap around care for the family. Organize and facilitate focused case management as needed.
- Coordinate and communicate with external agencies and supports to ensure follow up and positive support for individual families.
- Provide information and support related to Early Learning staff regarding mental health, substance abuse or other issues as needed.
- Work with Parent Engagement and BHC staff to develop and co-facilitate evidence-based groups such as Nurturing Families, Circle of Security Parent groups, or other options.
- Develop and/or facilitate reflective and/or communities of practice for educators, staff or families as needed.
- Participate in Behavioral Health Center meetings and clinical supervision.
- Attend case management meetings for individual families as needed.
- Offer individual consultation to teachers, family service workers, inclusion specialists and coaches as needed.
- Complete clinical documentation in appropriate software. Manage confidential information within protocol.
- Maintain accurate case records by documenting all services rendered including up to date case notes, telephone contact logs and referrals. Enter required data into the agency databases with reporting as required.
- Provide emergency response management to address any crises or safety issues that may arise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience with children and families in a clinical social work capacity.
- Attained licensure as an LCSW, LICSW, or LCMH.
- Master's degree in social work or counseling.
- Must be able to pass EEC Background check which includes fingerprinting
- Must be able to show proof of MMR and recent physical
- Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
- Excellent crisis management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese) preferred
If you are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others, we encourage to apply. Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.