Social Worker- Bilingual Cantonese
Job Type
Full-time
Description

*  Must be fluent in Cantonese. 


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: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

RATE: $45,000-$55,000 / year depending on exp

LOCATION: NY, NY 10002


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 a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet  

Requirements

 QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: LMSW and 1 year related experience.  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. Must be fluent in Cantonese.



Salary Description
$45,000-$50,000 depending on exp