Responsibilities

Collaborate with ACT Team members to deliver evidence-based mental health services to individuals and their families enrolled in the program.
Conduct home and institutional visits to engage clients and family members.
Utilize mental health screening tools to assess client and family needs.
Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized treatment plans that include family-focused strategies.
Provide families with appropriate referrals and educational resources.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic systems (EHR, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external agencies, services, and programs.
Actively participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and interdisciplinary conferences.
Contribute to staff development, program planning, and agency events as needed.
Represent the organization at external meetings and community events.
Ensure that all services meet regulatory standards and agency policies.
Rotate on-call duties as part of the team to provide 24/7 crisis response.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

2 Social Work Opportunities:

(1) Family Specialist Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field required.
New York State professional license (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent) preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
Experience working with families and children is essential.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performance team environment.
Sensitivity to cultural, racial, and individual differences and values.
Basic computer skills; familiarity with electronic client record systems preferred.

(2) Substance Use Specialist Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field required.
CASAC-T certification or significant experience working with substance use issues is required.
New York State professional license (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent) preferred.
Two years of experience in a mental health or substance use treatment setting preferred.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.
Basic computer proficiency; familiarity with electronic client record systems preferred.

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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