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Job Title: Masters of Social Work (MSW)/Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW)

Department: CFS and Adult Outpatient Clinics

Reports to: Director of Social Work

Revision Date: 01/12/2023

Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

Responsible for evaluating client needs, providing direct clinical services and participating in

interdisciplinary team meetings/staffing. Provides direct psychiatric social work services within

the outpatient setting. Maintains appropriate documentation and prepare reports as required. Occasionally supervises subordinate staff and/or students.

• Participate in screenings or other intake assessment activities as assigned.
• Provide evaluations for Family Court or other agencies as assigned.
• Provide crisis counseling/evaluations when indicated.
• Provide services as an individual therapist, including assessment of treatment needs, treatment planning, and coordination of services.
• Provide clinical services in accordance with managed care regulations when indicated.
• Provide clinical supervision to subordinate staff or students when indicated.
• Provide consultation/education related to specialty area for other staff as indicated.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and prepare periodic reports as required.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with division staff, other service providers, and the community at large.
• Coordinate clients' plans of treatment with other service providers as needed. Refer for additional/specialized services when indicated.
• Comply with state and federal government rules and regulations regarding health, safety and equal opportunity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must attend scheduled supervision with approved supervisor which can be an LCSW, LCSW-R or BC- Psychiatrist to meet regulatory requirements. A minimum of 4 hours per month of supervision must be provided.
• Supervision will occur until 2000 supervised client contact hours are met over a 36-month period. The clinician must successfully pass the Clinical licensure exam (LCSW), before supervision is not required.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Knowledge of current professional knowledge of therapeutic concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal government rules and regulations regarding health, safety and equal opportunity.
• Ability to work under stressful situations with clients, families and other human services providers. Appointments may involve irregular work hours and may be provided at satellite locations.

Education and Experience:

• Required Masters degree in Social Work with NYS license OR Permit
• Prefer one-year experience in a similar setting

Working Conditions:

• Requires attendance of seminars, workshops, conferences when appropriate.
• Participates in in-service education and competency-based activities as indicated.
• Requires attendance of staff and team meetings.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at times.

Pay Range: $60,213.00-$72,255.00/annual

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

About Oswego Health:
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County’s largest private employer. More than 1,300 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in the areas of orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.