Licensed Master Social Worker

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County.

Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Master Social Worker to join our team in Wyandanch.

The Licensed Master Social Worker provides crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessments, individual, family and group counseling and/or case management services to HIV positive patients, their partners, caregivers and family members, as well as other patients with issues related to chronic illness, aging, maternity, domestic violence or other social problems. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.

Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties:
* Provides a comprehensive mental health intake/assessment for all new patients referred by primary care provider or other service provider for medical and/or social/emotional issues.
* Performs a mental status exam on all new Mental Health patients and reviews with psychiatrist/primary care provider.
* Provides case management services as needed to support primary care.
* Refers those in need of other or more intensive types of mental health and/or case management services to appropriate sources, including psychiatric evaluations.
* Provides individual, group and family counseling to patients and their families.
* Provides crisis intervention/emergency evaluations to patients when required.
* Provides appropriate follow-up on referred patients.
* Works cooperatively with the entire HIV, Medical and Behavioral Health provider team.
* Ensures program’s clinical services are in compliance with grants and/or funding sources.
* Participates in and/or facilitates case conferences within the agency and with external organizations.
* Maintains data and case records as required and prepares necessary reports.
* Provides creative prevention services to individuals at risk of infection and other chronic medical conditions or negative health or social factors.
* Develops treatment plans with patients and/or family members in a timely manner.
* Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation in patient records.
* Obtains necessary authorizations from various managed care companies for services rendered.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, including identification and categorization of each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
* Serve as Care manager for patients in the Impact Model.
* Support integrated care through group sessions (directly an in partnership with other Providers).

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master’s Degree

Minimum Licensure/Certification/ Registration Requirement:
* LMSW
* Must have a New York State License
* CPR/ BLS Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,982.00 – $76,895.00 per year

Benefits:
* 403(b) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
* LMSW (Required)
* CASAC (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Wyandanch, NY 11798 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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