CoveCare Center (Formerly Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc.), a private non-profit agency providing mental health and substance use treatment services in Putnam County, NY.

CoveCare Center is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We offer you more than just a “job”. We focus on the professional development of our staff to advance the capabilities of our people. We offer a wide variety of experience to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. We offer an inclusive, welcoming diverse environment and mutual respect. We offer flexible schedules and focus on a work life balance for the well being of all our staff members.

CoveCare Center takes an innovative and compassionate approach to counseling and wellness management. What sets us apart is our focus on the whole person and our individualized approach to healing and recovery. At CoveCare we empower clients to manage their symptoms and make the changes necessary to live healthy lives. We do this in an environment that is safe and affordable. Our Mission…is to partner with individuals, families, and the community to foster hope, wellness, and recovery, and to restore quality of life by addressing mental health needs, substance use and social and emotional issues.

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity, please come and join our CoveCare Center family. Cove Care Center, has a full-time opening for a Social Worker. We are seeking an individual that shares our vision of partnering with individuals, families and the community to foster hope, wellness and recovery.

The Social Worker/Therapist shall use psychotherapeutic skills in the provision of clinical and case management services to people with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders and shall establish and maintain contact with professionals and family advocates in the community for the purpose of maximizing services for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, group, marital, family therapy and case management on site, at satellite sites, in the field or in the home;
• Provides the intake and screening of new applicants and participates in clinical review/case disposition meetings where treatment recommendations are formulated;
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences within agency when indicated;
• Provides crisis intervention and makes recommendations for treatment and referral;
• Provides consultation and advocacy for individuals in inpatient, residential and independent living situations, including on-site visits and discharge meetings;
• Maintains records in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations;
• Collects and synthesizes data to assess an individual’s needs;
• Maintains information on community resources;
• Determines the need for other treatment modalities and refers applicants to ancillary services;
• Meets productivity standards
• Assists with program and agency crises;
• Flexibility to adjust to the needs of the individual and other family members, including community visits when indicated;
• Assesses, in person and by telephone, individuals who are in crisis and decides whether he/she should be referred to outpatient mental health or chemical dependency services or to inpatient care;
• Facilitates hospitalization and collaborates with inpatient staff regarding treatment and discharge planning;
• Participates in Tier 1 – CCSI meetings and other collaborative planning efforts with family advocates;

Requirements:

Master's degree in social work from an accredited university along with NYS licensure and LCSW/LMHC/LMSW required. 'R' designation preferred. At least one year experience in a community based mental health/chemical dependency facility needed. Preference given to candidates who are bilingual Spanish and experienced with children and families in addition to adult populations. A thorough knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in mental health and the factors that contribute to personality development, and a thorough knowledge of the social factors affecting mental health are required. Must have basic computer literacy and excellent verbal and written skills. Valid driver's license required.

CoveCare Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees! Our benefits include excellent paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan with an employer match. All benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carmel, NY 10512: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• community based mental health/chemical dependency facility: 1 year (Preferred)
• knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used: 1 year (Preferred)
• treatment of children of all ages: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinic: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York state LMSW (Required)

Work Location: One location

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