Social Work Supervisor, Urban Resource Institute, Harlem, NY

Social Work Supervisor

Posted on: January 8, 2015
Posted by: Urban Resource Institute

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Work Supervisor assesses mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers programs for necessary treatment. She/he provides clinical supervision to the counseling unit through case analysis, treatment planning and supervisory process. She/he also provides direct treatment services and issues referrals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the clinical supervision of Case Managers, Records Clerk and Interns.
• Evaluates mental health status for residents on admission.
• Coordinates mental health/psychiatric care and referral.
• Provides brief psychotherapy.
• Develop a resource of network social services providers.
• Chairs treatment team meetings and coordinates service plan implementation.
• Develops and facilitates group meetings.
• Monitors resident records for compliance
• Function independently in times of facility coverage including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedures.
• Attend monthly childcare meeting
• Assist the Childcare Specialist with overlapping needs of children and residents

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Social Work, and/or for a Licensed Social work degree.
• Five years of experience, working with victims of domestic violence and their dependent children.
• Employee must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply send resume with cover letter via e-mail to careers@urinyc.org. Please include the words "Social Work Supervisor" in your email subject line.