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Apicha Community Health Center LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER in New York, New York
Apicha Community Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable healthcare for underserved and vulnerable people living in the New York City boroughs and on the lower east side of Manhattan. The phrase “we care” embodies everything that Apicha does. Whether it’s our approach to otherized people, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals living with HIV/AIDs, or anyone else who walks through our doors, we show all of our patients the same amount of dignity and respect.
“We care” is what we live and breathe; it’s an essential part of who we are as a health center. Our rapidly growing medical facilities are seeking to fill multiple positions with hard-working, professionally minded, and socially conscious individuals who believe in our core values and are passionate about helping others.
Position Summary:
We're looking for a committed, professional full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker for our Manhattan location. The ideal candidate is someone who is personable, an active listener, empathetic and a good communicator.
Job Responsibilities:
Conduct psychological assessments.
Assign diagnosis.
Create and implement treatment plans.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree required.
Maintain license to provide mental health services in New York State, LCSW with R privilege preferred.
Substance abuse experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of MSM/LGBTQI issues
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in multicultural setting
Ability to work with Limited English Proficient populations and interpretation support
Familiarity with e Clinical Works (eCW) preferred
Fluency in an Asian language(s) or Spanish preferred
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season) and testing for tuberculosis is required. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 11 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.