SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPIST - LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, CASAC

Substance Abuse Therapist

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency that 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.

Job Description

• Provide counseling to individuals, groups, and families directly impacted by alcohol and drugs.
• Consult and advocate with outside agencies and other supports as needed.
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up on those services.
• Manage a caseload of clients and provide case management services, possibly primarily mandated by probation.
• Complete intake assessments.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Make accurate diagnoses and confer with supervisor when needed.
• Provide each client with a realistic crisis plan.
• Work with clients to develop and reach treatment goals and change goals as needed.
• Efficiently access other necessary services for clients.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plans, and other OASAS required documentation in a timely manner.
• Conduct and record all results of laboratory screenings.
• Maintain contact with client legal mandates and notify of significant issues.
• Facilitate groups for clients depending upon client need.
• Register appropriate clients in the impaired driver system.
• Correspond with collateral family members and agencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to client population.
• Maintain a reasonable kept appointment rate.
• Contact clients by phone and letter regarding missed appointments.
• Obtain all necessary signatures and documentation related to client care.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs).
• Terminate cases when appropriate and using the appropriate procedures.
• Inform office staff and ensure that clients are informed of schedule changes.
• Adhere to OASAS regulations.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, CASAC, or Limited Permit required.
• Two years' experience with substance use disorders required; experience with co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents and teens may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and closely with referral sources required.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; Electronic Health Records preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• 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!

Physical Requirements

This position often requires sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.

Possible Evening and Saturday hours required.