Kelberman Center Inc - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW chez Kelberman Center Inc

  Kelberman’s counseling and psychotherapeutic services are designed to support individuals who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of Autism or an Intellectual/ Developmental Disability, as well as their families. The LCSW at Kelberman supports individuals and families in the developmental disability community, who also present with social-emotional and/or behavioral needs. The LCSW engages in evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies with a caseload of individuals, groups, and/or families, as well as collaborates with team members on best practices and ongoing care. The LCSW also engage in administrative tasks and supervision of other clinicians per regulatory guideline and programmatic needs. Opportunities exist to provide behavioral intervention support and training to staff and other people Kelberman supports across multiple programs, in addition to partaking in community trainings and information sessions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.

Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people

Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.

Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.

Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.

Applies and actively shares knowledge, expertise, and best practices with team.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related Software.

Complies with all regulators and quality assurance, including but not limited to OPWDD, DOH, OMIG, OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, safety and other policies set forth.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Active NYS License as LCSW

Minimum 3-5 years experience working with individuals with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.

Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License, as some travel is required.

This position must comply with OPWDD regulatory standards and training requirements.

This position does have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and in coordination with the regulations of the NYS Justice Center.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.