Corrections Social Worker, LMSW

Description:

Tact Staff is seeking social workers to support a large corrections facility in Rikers Island, NY!

Position: Licensed Master Social worker

Location: Rikers Island, NY

Schedule: 40 hours, morning shift ( 9am-5pm) with rotating weekends.

* contract role with possibility of extension*

Pay: $57 per hour

Interested? Please text Jon @914-255-1040

Email: Jonathan@tactstaff.com

Job Duties

• Determines nature of the client’s situation by interviewing client, assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information, and making on-site visits.
• Establishes a course of action by exploring options and setting goals with the client.
• Obtains assistance for clients by referring him/her to community resources, arranging for appointments, and establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Fosters client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior, explaining and suggesting new options.
• Maintains case records by documenting the client’s situation and actions.
• Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews, and reporting needed changes.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Valid Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) license issued by NYSED is required.
• Previous experience in mental health or substance abuse is preferred but not required.