Provides appropriate and clinically indicated services to children, adolescents, families and adults.  Maintains clinical records within all federal, state, and city regulations documenting all services provided.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

Provides direct clinical services including individual, family, and crisis intervention as clinically indicated. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and consults with supervisor as clinically indicated. Maintains clinical records in compliance with all cities, state, and federal regulations as per the city Department of Mental Health, Mental Disabilities and Substance Use Services, the State Office of Mental Health, and the State of New York Department of Health. Complies with managed care requirements including consulting with care coordinators, obtaining treatment authorization, and providing necessary documentation. Participates in all mandatory agency training/in-service programs.    Attends weekly individual supervision with clinical supervisor.

Other Job Responsibilities  

Performs other duties as required Ability to work under stress  Ability to think clearly and handle crises. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize, think logically, and follow procedures and instructions.  Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, clinic mission, vision, and value statements, standards, and the code of ethical behavior.   Interpersonal Skills   Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, colleagues, public, other agencies and their staff, and third-party insurance personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Master’s degree in social work and valid NYS certification within one year of employment.   Training and Experience:  Successful completion of internship(s) during Master’s program.   Job Knowledge: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Cultural competency is essential.