Family Support Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Code: 21-1023

Salary: $20.45 - $36.05

Status: Non-Exempt, Permanent, Per Diem

Department: Family Support

Location: Family Support Admin Bldg.

Reports To: Family Support Program Manager

Telecommute: Yes

Fleet: No

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: PL 101-630, NYS OPWDD

Summary: Under the administrative direction of the Family Support Program Manager, the Family Support Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) independently provides clinical social work services and clinical support, conducts complex evaluations, and designs behavioral or psychiatric support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner when dealing with all individuals when acting in your official capacity, both on and off property.
• At all times, serve as an advocate for the individuals and a liaison for the families of the individuals served.
• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgement, ethical and professional behavior.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; participate in team meetings, present clinical information and observations, and provide consultation and assistance to staff in other disciplines; and coordinates care and treatment planning for individuals.
• Provide social work and treatment services to individuals and families that include life skills, vocational and career training, family support, and community integration that assists individuals in achieving maximum participation in work and social activities.
• Assess and evaluate individual and family needs, strengths, and limitations; and records significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical conditions.
• Develop effective treatment plans in conjunction with individuals and treatment teams; monitor and evaluate individuals’ progress; and modify treatment plans or terminate services when appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and records, including progress notes, observations, recommendations, and all individual information.
• Participate in individual Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings. Providing input as needed to address the needs of the individuals served.
• Participate in Incident Review Committee (IRC) meetings. Provide input as required to obtain the overall objectives of the IRC.
• Participate in Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings. Provide input as required to obtain the overall objectives of the HRC. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

   

Core Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Clinical Evaluations & Assessments: Perform independent clinical evaluations for individuals referred to state-operated programs. Review clinical documentation to confirm diagnostic, psychiatric, and behavioral needs.
• Treatment Planning: Design or modify individualized programming and support plans to address behavioral health needs in the least restrictive environment.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Serve as a core member of interdisciplinary treatment teams, presenting clinical observations and consulting with staff across disciplines (like habilitation specialists and vocational counselors).
• Staff Supervision & Training: As a key leader within the Program, set the example and the standard for all employees to follow.

• Program Oversight: Oversee standardized curricula in day or vocational programs to ensure proper community integration, skill building, and maximum participation.

   

Mandated Reporter: Mandated reporter per the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) regulations. Required to maintain that status throughout employment. Required to call the Justice Center and report when, while acting in their official or professional capacity, they are presented with information that gives them reasonable cause to suspect a reportable incident has occurred.  Also required to be a NYS Mandated Reporter in the event that they have interaction with the Tribe’s vulnerable population. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory duties with this position; however, it is a key Leadership role within the Program and must set the example in professionalism. 

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Education and/or Experience: 

Licensure: Valid New York State License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Professional Experience: Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or complex behavioral needs is preferred. 

Other Skills and Abilities: 

• High level of independent professional judgment, crisis intervention, and knowledge of person-centered care planning
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and experience with varying databases. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. To be able to deal with and respond appropriately to stressful family situations. Recognize and understand the sensitive needs of individual clients and their families. Ability to organize and schedule work hours around the continually changing needs of the program and clients.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check prior to employment.