The AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc. (ACQC) is strongly committed to providing HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy for individuals throughout the borough of Queens. As a leading provider of services since 1986 for those who are HIV+ and at risk, ACQC seeks to educate, empower, and improve our client's quality of life.
ACQC is seeking a full-time Social Worker/Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) to provide a variety of clinical services including individual therapy, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, and crisis intervention. The therapist also conducts psychosocial assessments, mental health/mental status examinations, prepares treatment planning recommendations, and makes internal and external client referrals. This work is carried out in conjunction with the mission and goals of the AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations.
- Conducts individual, group and family therapy consistent with the objectives identified in clients’ individual treatment plans and makes referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients.
- Conducts high quality evidence-based counseling and health education to address trauma and stigma, build skills, promote self-management, and encourage healthy decision-making.
- Provides crisis intervention and emergency assessments as needed.
- Provides care management services as needed, including the full range of coordination, linkage, and engagement of services.
- Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete, and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure.
- Conducts outreach and re-engagement services to clients who need follow up care.
- Participates actively in departmental quality management program.
- Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
- Serves as a liaison to community agencies and organizations. Assists with fostering professional linkages, relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources and collaborates with other services providers.
- Designs and facilitates specialized, therapeutic groups based upon client and program need.
- Adheres to standards and ethical principles, agency policies and procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings as required. Attends in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required care planning activities and case conferences.
- Adheres to all responsibilities and duties of a New York State mandated reporter.
- Keeps abreast of changes in the field. Maintains updated knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health related issues, substance use, harm reduction and other relevant topics.
Qualifications Required:
- LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC and at least 2 years of demonstrated clinical experience in the field of mental health.
- Strong clinical background providing individual and group therapy.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance use, and harm reduction.
- Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural and sexual minorities. Must be culturally competent and able to work with individuals from non-traditional backgrounds in terms of gender identity and sexuality. Must be able to convey sensitivity in a non-judgmental manner.
- Excellent clinical judgement, strong work ethic and high responsiveness to emails/texts.
- Ability to conduct services both in-office and via telemedicine.
- Excellent writing and administrative skills, ability to learn quickly and work autonomously.
- Must have strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, and an understanding of regulations relating to mental health services.
The Social Worker position is a full-time, exempt position based in Far Rockaway, Queens, near the A train, and the LIRR. This position is 2-3 days in the Far Rockaway office. Schedule is flexible, but must be between 8:30 am and 4 pm.
The ideal candidate for the Social Worker position will have a passion for helping those impacted by HIV/AIDS, substance use, mental health, etc., and have the utmost respect for cultural and social differences. ACQC offers rewarding work in a collegial environment and comprehensive benefits ( pension, health care coverage, paid time off, paid family leave, and commuter benefits).
ACQC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please forward resume to the attention of the Clinical Supervisor.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 21 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Telehealth
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
License/Certification:
- LMSW, LCSW, LMHC in New York State (Required)
Work Location: In person