What are the responsibilities and job description for the LMSW position at Acacia Network?
Under supervision of the Program Director, the Licensed Master Social Work responsible for the provision of short- and long-term psychotherapy to a caseload of psychiatrically diagnosed individuals.
This position requires great organizational and time management skills. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:
This position has the following management/supervisory responsibility (check only one):
☒ | This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities. |
☐ | This is a supervisory position. |
☐ | This position is a managerial position. |
☐ | This is a director/administrator position. |
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluates and provides therapeutic interventions for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Assessments performed with complete formulation, differential diagnosis, treatment and safety planning.
- Provides individual therapy and group services rooted in evidenced based practice.
- Works as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and practices client centered and holistic care.
- Communicates effectively with client, collateral contacts, outside agencies, referring agencies, and/or outside providers as needed for continuity of care.
- Maintains appropriate and timely documentation of clinical services and related clinical contacts in accordance with OMH regulations and organizational expectations.
- Performs clinical, compliance, and administrative duties as instructed.
- Assist in the development of Evidenced Based Practices Group Curriculums in collaboration with the team.
- Assist in the creation or enhancing of group curriculums for new or upcoming group cycles.
- Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops, in order to maintain and improve professional competence
- Provide clinical/task supervision.
- Conduct seminars and training for other clinical staff on various mental health diagnoses.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences to determine client care and treatment planning.
- Provide crisis intervention on as needed basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of three (3) years previous relevant experience in Social Work experience in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or an equivalent related field required
- Current and unrestricted LMSW– NYS Licensure
- S. I. F. I preferred (Seminar in Field Instruction)
- Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) prior to hire date.
- Website info: https://nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx
- Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
- Must be able to multi task with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
- Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Please indicate which level of activity best describes the position (check only one):
☐ | Sedentary Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may occasional walking or standing for brief periods of time). |
☒ | Light Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work). |
☐ | Medium Work (involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for Light Work). |
☐ | Heavy Work (involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work). |
☐ | Very Heavy Work (involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work). |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Please indicate the level of physical activity required in each area for the position. Check only one box for each requirement:
Requirement | Almost Never | Seldom | Sometimes | Frequently | Almost Always |
Bending | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Climbing | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Typing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Lifting | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Reaching | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Pushing | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Crouching | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Crawling | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Extended walking | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Extended standing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Extended siting | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
WORK LOCATION:
The work location(s) required of incumbents in this position are as follows (check only one):
☐ | All work is completed in the office/ within the program. | ☐ | Majority of work is completed in the office/program, with occasional trips to the community/other sites. | ☒ | Work is completed equally in the office/program and in the community/other sites. |
☐ | All work is completed in the community/other sites, with the exception of required meetings. | ☐ | Majority of work is completed in the community/other sites, with occasional work done in the office/program. |
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WORK HOURS:
The work hours for this position are as follows (check all that apply):
☐ | Has standard work schedule (set hours). | ☒ | May require work outside of standard work hours (evenings and weekends). | ☒ | On-call as required. |
☐ | Overtime may be required. | ☐ | Position subject to possible mandation. | ☐ | Shift work required. |
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbents in this position are exposed to the following environmental condition(s):
☒ | Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. | ☐ | Subject to infectious waste (typical of most patient care/housekeeping positions). | ☐ | Subject to outside environmental conditions. |
☐ | Subject to inside environmental conditions. | ☐ | Subject to both environment conditions (work occurs inside and outside). | ☐ | Subject to extreme heat (temps above 80 degrees Fahrenheit). |
☐ | Subject to extreme cold (temps below 32 degrees Fahrenheit). | ☐ | Subject to extreme noise (noise must be sufficient to cause shouting in order to be heard over ambient noise level). | ☐ | Subject to extreme vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of the whole body). |
☐ | Subject to work hazards (ex: moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding in high places). | ☐ | Subject to one or more condition that affects the respiratory system or skin (fumes, gas, dust, odors) |
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Please indicate which level of supervision is required for this position (check only one):
☒ | Close Supervision (provided with daily oversight of work day-to-day tasks, methods and functions. There are regular checks of tasks for quality and quantity of work. Employee performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referring to the written guidelines. Any deviation is reviewed by the supervisor). |
☐ | Routine Supervision (provided with instructions on job requirements, methods, priorities and deadlines. Advice and assistance are provided as needed. There are regular and systematic reviews of progress, quality and output, usually at discrete times, but occasionally only upon completion). |
☐ | General Supervision (provided with general instructions on an ongoing basis, usually covering only the broad aspects of the job. Incumbents exercise some control over both the technical and administrative aspects of work. Decision-making is limited in context to the completion of work tasks. Completed work is consistent with established guidelines, policies and procedures). |
☐ | Limited Supervision (provided with clear statements of objectives and resources available. Oversight by the supervisor is only exercised on longer term goals and policy issues. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with laws and regulations, and adherence to program goals, objectives, budgetary limitations and general employer policies. This level is common among most mid-level managers). |
☐ | Broad Supervision (provided with broad objectives and have broad responsibility for planning, organizing and prioritizing work. Employee exercises independent decision-making authority for determining work objectives and goals to be accomplished, independently plans, designs and carries out programs, projects in accordance with broad policy statements or legal requirements. This level is common among senior management). |
Acknowledgment of Job Description
This will acknowledge that I have received, reviewed and understand the above job description and will discuss with my supervisor if I have any questions. I further acknowledge that I am capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand and agree that nothing in this job description is binding on ACACIA NETWORK and that ACACIA NETWORK remains free to change the duties and responsibilities of the above described job at any time, without notice, and at its discretion. I further understand and agree that nothing in this job description changes my status as an at-will employee, meaning that either ACACIA NETWORK or I can terminate our employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
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