Sorry, this listing is no longer accepting applications. Don’t worry, we have more awesome opportunities and internships for you.

Mental Health/ Social Worker Clinician - Jail Program

Long Island Council On Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc.

Mental Health/ Social Worker Clinician - Jail Program

Westbury, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Benefits/Perks

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee assistance program

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job Summary We are seeking a licensed Mental Health / Social Worker Clinician to join our team! In this role, the focus will be on providing incarcerated individuals with skills to address substance use, mental health, social skills, communication, and other reintegration and life skills challenges. This position offers an opportunity for a range of clinical experience, connection with key individuals in the criminal justice system, and requires some travel and outreach work.

    Responsibilities

    Conduct group counseling sessions for incarcerated individuals to promote successful reintegration to life outside the jail system and improve healthy life and coping skills

    Provide limited case management services for post-incarcerated individuals contacting the agency for additional and ongoing support in connecting to services

    Provide psychoeducation for incarcerated adults and adolescents

    Develop and implement group resources (e.g. hand outs, activities)

    Develop materials for outreach to impacted communities and stakeholders

    Emails to community-based professionals to keep them informed of LICADD programs

    Attend collaborative meetings and events to support outside agencies and strengthen partnerships

    Adhere to all facility and licensing standards

    Qualifications

    LCSW, LMSW, LMHC/ limited permit eligible, CASAC for NYS - required

    Minimum of 1 year experience with demonstrated competency in providing outpatient mental health treatment modalities, alcohol and/or chemical dependency treatment, brief assessment and referral, and private psychotherapy practice.

    Minimum of 1 year experience with demonstrated competency in providing group services, especially to individuals who were currently or who had experienced incarceration

    Time management & Detail oriented

    Microsoft office proficiency