LMSW

A health services network in Western New York is currently seeking licensed professional to join their growing team in Chautauqua County as their new Licensed Master Social Worker.

About the Opportunity:

Start: Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday

Hours: 7am to 3pm (35 hours per week)

Patient Volume: 15 to 20

Responsibilities:

Employ evidence-based treatment approaches (motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, etc.)

Conduct group and individual counseling sessions regularly

Obtain weekly random urine samples as per protocol

Orient clients about program goals, rules, and regulations

Utilize group work and individual counseling techniques effectively

Apply evidence-based treatment models and theories of addiction

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

Develop and implement treatment plans and clinical interventions

Use various counseling strategies based on client's stage of recovery

Incorporate special needs of diverse cultures into clinical practice

Complete documentation requirements timely

Educate clients about alcohol and drug abuse

Adhere to ethical standards in counseling relationships

Engage in prevention and treatment techniques

Maintain and update referral services and resources

Demonstrate proficiency in English for CASAC-T role

Participate in supervision and performance evaluations

Familiarity with APG, ICD-10 billing codes, and DSM V diagnosis

Maintain expected billable hours of service

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations

Implement Acacia policies and procedures

Participate in community outreach to maintain census capacity

Identify steps to increase and retain census through outreach efforts

Complete client progress reports timely for coordination of care

Participate in program meetings and required trainings

Complete any reasonable tasks requested by a supervisor

Qualifications:

3+ years of relevant experience in Social Work in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required

Master's Degree in Social Work or an equivalent related field required

Current and unrestricted LMSW NYS Licensure required

Obtain within six months of hire:

Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)

Obtain within thirty days of hire:

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment

CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)

Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)

Mandated reporter (2 hours)