SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPIST - LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, CASAC Job at Family Service League Inc., Bay Shore, NY

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  • Family Service League Inc.
  • Bay Shore, NY

Job Description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Therapist for the Family Recovery Center in Bay Shore. The Substance Abuse Therapist would provide assessments, direct care, and facilitation of referrals to individuals who are struggling with mental illness, substance use disorder, or a dual diagnosis. Additionally, the Substance Abuse Therapist would provide support to the family members who are being impacted by their dependency. The Family Recovery Center offers both individual and group treatment models best suited for the clients’ needs.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

  • Weekly supervision hours provided
  • Free CEU training
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Generous PTO (paid time off)
  • Up to 11 paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Student Tuition Remission Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The Therapist will conduct intake assessments.
  • Provide individual and group therapy to adults, adolescents, and children with the full range of DSM diagnoses, including both mental health and substance use disorders, in an acute care, outpatient setting. Periodic, field-based work required.
  • The Therapist will complete all clinical documentation in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Provide linkage and follow up to clients during stabilization period and immediately following.
  • Coordinate with outside providers and collateral contacts.
  • Attend routine supervisions and team meetings.
  • Coordinate treatment with a multidisciplinary team.
  • The Therapist will complete training and maintain proficiency with de-escalation and physical restraint skills.
  • Abide by FSL’s Code of Ethics.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
  • Foster teamwork, work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions.
  • Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
  • Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
  • Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
  • All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in social work or related field required.

LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, CASAC, Limited Permit Social Worker, or related licensed clinical degree required.

At least 6 months of experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.

Experience working in a chemical dependency program/setting required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required. Electronic Health Record experience preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Possible Evening and Saturday hours required.

"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."

Compensation details: 57000-65000 Yearly Salary

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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