MUST WORK SOME EVENINGS
BENEFITS:
• Sign-On Bonus
• Free Y Gym Membership
• YMCA Child Care Discounts
• Sick Leave
• Referral Program (earn up to $200 for each)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Social Worker, LMSW, will be responsible providing individual and group psychotherapy and developing treatment plans for patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Crisis intervention, patient intake, and orientation.
• Individual and group psychotherapy, including involvement of family and significant others.
• Outreach and case finding.
• Discharge planning and referral procedures.
• Coordination and consultation with other programs and services on behalf of patients, in accordance with applicable federal and state confidentiality laws.
COMPETENCIES:
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity
• Communication and Influence
• Functional Expertise
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health Counselor or related field.
• Licensed credential.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Personal flexibility of working hours, including evening (after 5) hours.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug use, alcohol abuse and alcoholism and their applications to alcoholism and substance abuse counseling.
• Knowledge of family systems theory and some skills in providing brief family therapy.
• Some skill in facilitating and coordinating treatment for the mentally ill.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide information and referral services that are appropriate and accessible.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to cynthia.lacey@ymcali.org and Jessica.kreamer@ymcali.org.
SALARY:
Starting at $26.00 per hour
The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis.