Mental Health/ Social Worker Clinician - Jail Program
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