Social Worker - Commonpoint Queens
Queens, NY 11362
About the Job
Commonpoint Queen’s mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds. This position would be in our CAPE program, an outpatient mental health center that provides treatment to adults 50 years old and older.
The social worker will work very closely with a larger treatment team consisting of a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Peer Advocates and a Registered Nurse. The social worker will receive regular individual supervision and participate in weekly case conferences involving the entire treatment team enabling work and supervision towards clinical hours. The social worker will also be able to attend social work continuing education classes offered on site, free of charge.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:
- Provide mental health psychotherapeutic services in the senior center satellite clinics. These services include providing intake assessments, and ongoing individual, family, and group treatment. Engagement activities include informal discussions as well as group engagement.
- Complete all forms, such as intake documentation, treatment plans, progress notes and DFTA required documentation, within the required timeframe.
- Participate in case conference meetings and clinical supervision.
- Be placed in designated older adult centers 2-4 days a week to provide clinical services and engagement sessions; Perform mental health, substance abuse and psycho-social screenings; referrals and linkages to additional services when indicated.
- Provide education and guidance to older adult center staff when indicated.
- Assist older adult center staff with crisis management and planning for center members and their families as indicated.
- Collaborate with other agencies and organizations working to address the mental health needs of older adults in the community.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED:
- Master Level Social Worker (LMSW); LCSW preferred but would consider a bi-lingual applicant willing to work towards LCSW.
- Spanish Speaking preferred
- Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing in English
- Interest and competence in working with older adults
To Apply: Please send a resume to Debra at DIlberman@commonpointqueens.org
Source : Commonpoint Queens