Social Worker (Mandarin)

This position requires fluency in Mandarin.

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides clinical social work treatment based on input from the interdisciplinary treatment team while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices.

MAJOR DUTIES:

· Provides treatment for mental, emotional and/or social problems, as well as treatment related to recovery from substance abuse and related to relapse issues.

· Conducts consumer intakes including psychosocial history and psycho-dynamic formulation.

· Makes clinical assessment and coordinates treatment with other providers as indicated.

· Establishes professional and therapeutic relationships with consumers and serves as a positive role model.

· Provides documentation reviews on an ongoing basis as required and according to all regulatory requirements and agency policies.

· Provides individual, group and/or family therapy as indicated.

· Refers consumers to appropriate treatment services as indicated ie. LESC.

· Participates as part of the interdisciplinary team in clinical conferences and staff meetings.

· Works with assigned and unassigned consumers on request as needed including coverage.

· Represents LESC programs at public functions.

· Interface and treatment collaboration with other departments as appropriate.

· Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

SCHEDULE: M-F 7:30AM-3:30PM, alt. Saturdays 7:30AM-12:00PM

RATE: $60,000 - $65,000 / year, dependent on experience

LOCATION: NY, NY 10038

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

- LMSW and 1 year of related experience

- Fluent in Mandarin

- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of consumers in treatment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. Proficient with Microsoft Office.