Benefits:

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job Title Licensed Social Worker

Reports to: Clinical Director/Executive Clinical Director

Job Summary

The Social Worker works under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Executive Clinical Director in the client's home, school, and community settings. Social Workers provide individual and group services to children/adolescents/families as part of the ABA team including but not limited to direct implementation and supervision of ABA Therapy, assisting with routine assessments, diagnostic evaluations, coordination of care, and treatment planning. The Social Worker will educate parents/guardians on ABA mythologies and interventions to support the generalization of skills outside of counseling sessions. The Social Worker will also provide staff training and consultation in Applied Behavior Analysis and mental health in collaboration with the Supervisory team.

Job Duties

· Implement 1:1 and group services to children (ages 3-18) using Applied Behavior Analysis.

· Document child's behaviors and skill progress using electronic data collection software.

· Participate in trainings to promote professional development and quality ABA services to clients.

· Mobilize resources to support clients and families

· Collaborate with supervisory staff and key stakeholders as part of coordination of care

· Maintain respect and confidentiality of clients

· Maintain and protect the well-being of clients during treatment sessions

· Assist in conducting clinical assessments to guide the development of programming based on Applied Behavior Analysis

· Assist in completing diagnostic evaluations

· Develop and regularly update ABA programs for clients based on assessments and analysis of data/behavior in collaboration with supervisory staff

· Complete functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans in collaboration with supervisory staff

· Oversee in-home, school, and community implementation of ABA programming including treatment fidelity and data collection in collaboration with the supervisory staff

· Provide training to staff and families on Applied Behavior Analysis and Mental Health

· Complete monthly progress reports and reassessments for insurance authorizations in collaboration with the supervisory staff

· Ongoing Supervision by Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is provided

Job Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree in Social Work

Current licensure as a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut

Experience: Previous experience working with children/adolescents with special needs including Autism using ABA focused interventions in the home and community settings.

Must have reliable transportation and insurance

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently

Ability to maintain accurate clinical notes of sessions

Receptive to providing and receiving feedback

Ability to work with a diverse population of special-needs children and their families

Ability to develop and implement professional development opportunities for staff

Knowledge and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis

Benefits

Competitive Pay based on experience

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available to eligible staff

401K

Remote Work Available based on insurance approval

Semimonthly Pay Schedule

Flexible Schedule

Clinical Support

Employee Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Clinical Supervision

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform a variety of postures and motor movements which may include the ability to stoop, stand, reach, lift, pull, walk, push, grasp, hear, talk, see and use repetitive motions

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in working with children with special needs and behavior difficulties

Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time

Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written or typed communication

Must be physically or remotely present at assigned job location in home, school, and community settings