IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This is a contract position
Through a combination of education and work experience, Clinical Specialists offer expertise in several areas.
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:
Provide cognitive and behavioral skills necessary to treat special populations of seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. These include adults who are at risk of harm to self and/or others; adults with dually diagnosed conditions involving mental illness and substance use disorders, as well as medical illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, and various autoimmune and respiratory disorders.
Treatment approaches that effectively intervene with adolescents aged 16 and over.
The Clinical Specialist will possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and practice associated with some or all of the following skill areas:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy; psycho educational treatment; group therapy; social networking; and treatment of forensic clients.
Salary: Between $25-$69/per session, dependent on credentials and services
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
Hours for the Farmingville
Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an university with a Master's Degree in Social Work
AND
Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education.
** Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by NY State Department of Education
- Maintain required LMSW/LCSW certification throughout employment
- Clinical skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducational treatment, group therapy, and working with forensic and dual-diagnosis populations
What We Do
Suffolk County Government serves the easternmost portion of Long Island, New York. It operates various departments and agencies, including those for Social Services, the Youth Bureau, and Aging and Consumer Affairs. The government provides essential citizen and business services, such as licensing and economic development resources, and manages the region's public parks and beaches to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
