We (Social Work p.r.n.) are placing for the below positions.

If you meet the criteria, please send resume and summary of experience in that particular position to:
Linda R. Blank, MSW
NJ Coordinator
Social Work, p.r.n.
linda@socialworkprn.com

Due to high volume of resumes, only social workers with most fitting experience will be contacted.

LSW or LCSW for immediate temp opportunity in Union County - full time hours - must have professional experience working with either adult or adolescent psych either in partial program or inpatient program.

Social worker with NJ licensure for immediate full time temp opportunity in Hudson County Acute Medical Hospital (med surg experience required).

Social worker with NJ Licensure for immediate 25-hour per week day time temp position (approx. 2 months) in Basking Ridge - (subacute MDS experience required). Excellent communication skills required.

LCSW to provide one on one counseling in Fair Lawn outpatient mental health agency a few hours per week (must be on insurance panels - 50/50 split in payment)

BSW or MSW with sales, community outreach experience and either geriatric or mental health experience for full time experience – varied locations.

Organization Background:
Harlem United is a community-based organization providing a unique continuum of care. We integrate socially and economically disenfranchised people into a healthy and healing community. We offer our clients access to a full range of medical, social, and supportive services. The majority of our clients are people living with HIV/AIDS whose diagnoses are often complicated by addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. Building Bridges is designed to provide mental health services to PLWHA with mental illness or substance abuse disorders in order to increase their level of functioning and reduce various barriers to access and engagement in HIV primary medical care. The ultimate goal is to promote optimal health outcomes, thus facilitating clients' overall well-being and quality of life

Job Description:
The Program Coordinator provides administrative supervision to staff and reviews case recording to ensure that records are in compliance with funder and internal standards. The Program Coordinator also ensures that intakes, assessments and treatment plans are completed on time, are consistent in terms of client presentation and goals of service, and that staff are attentive to the goals outlined in treatment plans.

BALANCE is expanding its programming for 2012 and we are looking for a few excellent therapists. Opportunities include Intensive Outpatient Program Groups, psycho-educational and process outpatient groups and biofeedback therapy.

The ideal candidate would be passionate about the work, be knowledgeable about eating disorders, have group experience, be able to work both independently and as an active part of a team. This is a rare and unique opportunity that combines many possibilities for growth within our organization.

Job Description:
Oversee Social Work services in Outpatient Psychiatry setting.

Qualifications:
LCSW Supervisory experience Experience working with SPMI, MICA populations

Education Requirements:
Masters / MSW

Licensure Requirements:
LCSW

Case Manager, Licensed Residential Program, Queens

Responsibilities:
· Conducts home visits on a regular basis for assigned case load.
· Obtains psychosocial histories and conducts functional skills assessments.
· Establishes and maintains liaison with primary provider of psychiatric care.
· Assures access to psychiatric, substance abuse and medical services, and entitlement benefits.
· Monitors client medication, including adherence and side-effects.
· Develops an individualized rehabilitation plan (Service/Support Plan) in accordance with client needs, strengths, and goals and in consultation with the treatment team and others of the client’s choice.
· Delivers community rehabilitation services according to individual need, including: Assertiveness/Self Advocacy Training, Community Integration Services/Resource Development, Daily Living Skills Training, Health Services,
· Medication Management Training, Parenting Training, Rehabilitation Counseling, Skill Development Services, Socialization, Substance Abuse Services, and Symptom Management.
· Documents client response to service, progress and regressions, and regularly updates the Service/Support Plan.
· Trains clients in safety procedures and conducts fire drills and self-preservation tests.
· Prepares residents for transition to independent living and makes necessary referrals.
· Facilitates crisis intervention in the event of an emergency.
· Staffs Emergency Pager on a rotating basis.
· Maintains client charts and submits necessary notes and reports, including incident reports, in compliance with agency procedures.
· Oversees maintenance of apartments, inventories furniture, and alerts program director of maintenance problems.
· Attends in-service training as requested by supervisory personnel.
· Provides coverage as needed for other staff on the program team.
· Serves as “Qualified Mental Health Staff Person”
· Duties as assigned by supervisor.

Organization Name:
Renewal Care Partners

Job Title:
Care Partner

Contact Email:
careers@renewalco.com

Organization Background:
Our mission is to bring renewed well-being, freedom, and joy to people giving and receiving long-term care. We provide home and companion care services to seniors, people with chronic health conditions, and their families. Our multidisciplinary professionals support our clients’ holistic well-being, providing services ranging from part-time companionship to round-the-clock home health care.

Job Description:
The work of Care Partners is at the heart of our mission. Working directly with our clients in their homes, they partner with other members of our Care Teams to support our clients’ holistic well-being. Responsibilities include: > Providing companionship for seniors and people with chronic health conditions. Doing constructive activities with clients based on shared interests (e.g., conversations on current events, arts and crafts, light exercise). > Helping plan activities outside the home and accompanying clients, serving as guide, companion, and aide (e.g., taking trips to museums or attending concerts). > Liaising with clients’ families, doctors, and other stakeholders to advocate for clients’ needs and ensure they receive the best possible care.

POSITION: BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER
Salary: $42,000– plus benefits

Position Description:
• Provide active substance users with short and long-term case management and supportive counseling using low-threshold, nonjudgmental, and culturally relevant methodologies
• Conduct participant intakes and assessments
• Make outside referrals and engage in follow-up activities for each encounter, provide escorts and advocacy when appropriate
• Conduct individual and group sessions with special focuses on wellness, mental health, sexual health, HIV transmission prevention and care, Hepatitis transmission prevention and care, risk reduction, safer injection practices, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation including audit-worthy client files
• Network and establish treatment and referral resources within New York City
• Expand aspects of service provision to special populations (HIV/AIDS, drug users, homeless, LGBTQ, sex workers, etc.)
• Provide trainings as appropriate to local CBO’s and attend local meetings to present on program activities and/or to seek out current information about disease prevention, treatment and care
• Orient and train staff as needed or as requested
• Support volunteers and peers as needed or as requested
• Assist with proposal development and program evaluation
• As part of a team, share in organizational responsibilities including but not limited to serving as a member of the crisis intervention team, general administrative work, general maintenance/cleaning of our office location, and volunteer training and coordination.

Job Description:
The Medicaid Service Coordinator facilitates a person-centered approach for support, advocacy, and access to community, employment, medical and personal resources for individuals with a range of developmental disabilities by working with individuals and their families.

Responsibilities include:
• Developing, implementing, maintaining and reviewing the person’s ISP (Individualized Service Plan) every six months, or as needed.
• Coordinating appointments and meetings with service providers to develop the ISP and monitoring progression of person’s valued outcomes.
• Making referrals based on the person’s needs.
• Providing information on services and supports available to the individual and his/her family.
• Scheduling meetings with the individual at least three times a year including one home visit, or as needed.
• Arranging for clinical and other assessments and updating as needed.
• Accompanying the individual to new programs or services and assisting in the placement process.
• Documenting the monthly visits and other contacts with service providers.
• Maintaining and updating all files and records regularly
• Advocate for the rights of participants while ensuring all health, welfare and safety needs are met

Qualifications:
Educational: An associate’s degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university or a degree in nursing as a Registered Nurse or an associate‘s degree or a bachelor‘s degree who has a minimum of 60 credits toward a bachelor‘s degree in a field other than health or human services may meet this educational requirement if a minimum of 20 of his/her college credits are in health and human services.
Experiential: One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities or One year experience as a service coordinator/case manager with any population. The minimum experiential level does not have to be met if the person has a master‘s degree in a health or human services field.

Salary: Low to mid 30’s, depending upon degree and experience. Excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement after nine months.

Cover letter and resume to:
Lauren Enos, Senior Medicaid Service Coordinator
Job Path, 22 W. 38th St., NY, NY 10018
Fax: 212-944-0514
Email: Lenos@jobpathnyc.org

The Institute for Family Health is a major community healthcare organization founded in 1983, accredited by the Joint Commission, and recognized as a Primary Care Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The Institute owns and operates 17 full time and nine part time community practices in Manhattan, the Bronx, and the Mid-Hudson Valley. We provide quality primary care, dental care and behavioral healthcare services to over 80,000 patients. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care approach, supported by a fully integrated electronic health record and practice management system.

Expansion has created full-time, part-time, evening and weekend opportunities in New York City for licensed behavioral health staff.

Specific openings include:
Regional Director, SW Mgr, Care Managers (RN, LPN, MSW) Certified Play Therapists, PhD Psychologists, Medical SW LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC