Licensed Social Worker

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Job Title

Licensed Social Worker

Reports to: Clinical Director/Executive Clinical Director

Job Summary

The Social Worker works under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Executive Clinical Director in the client's home, school, and community settings. Social Workers provide individual and group services to children/adolescents/families as part of the ABA team including but not limited to direct implementation and supervision of ABA Therapy, assisting with routine assessments, diagnostic evaluations, coordination of care, and treatment planning. The Social Worker will educate parents/guardians on ABA mythologies and interventions to support the generalization of skills outside of counseling sessions. The Social Worker will also provide staff training and consultation in Applied Behavior Analysis and mental health in collaboration with the Supervisory team.

Job Duties

• Implement 1:1 and group services to children (ages 3-18) using Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Document child's behaviors and skill progress using electronic data collection software.
• Participate in trainings to promote professional development and quality ABA services to clients.
• Mobilize resources to support clients and families
• Collaborate with supervisory staff and key stakeholders as part of coordination of care
• Maintain respect and confidentiality of clients
• Maintain and protect the well-being of clients during treatment sessions
• Assist in conducting clinical assessments to guide the development of programming based on Applied Behavior Analysis
• Assist in completing diagnostic evaluations
• Develop and regularly update ABA programs for clients based on assessments and analysis of data/behavior in collaboration with supervisory staff
• Complete functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans in collaboration with supervisory staff
• Oversee in-home, school, and community implementation of ABA programming including treatment fidelity and data collection in collaboration with the supervisory staff
• Provide training to staff and families on Applied Behavior Analysis and Mental Health
• Complete monthly progress reports and reassessments for insurance authorizations in collaboration with the supervisory staff
• Ongoing Supervision by Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is provided
  
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Education: Masters Degree in Social Work
• Current licensure as a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut
• Experience: Previous experience working with children/adolescents with special needs including Autism using ABA focused interventions in the home and community settings.
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance
  
  
  

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical notes of sessions
• Receptive to providing and receiving feedback
• Ability to work with a diverse population of special-needs children and their families
• Ability to develop and implement professional development opportunities for staff
• Knowledge and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available to eligible staff
• 401K
• Remote Work Available based on insurance approval
• Semimonthly Pay Schedule
• Flexible Schedule
• Clinical Support
• Employee Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Clinical Supervision
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform a variety of postures and motor movements which may include the ability to stoop, stand, reach, lift, pull, walk, push, grasp, hear, talk, see and use repetitive motions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in working with children with special needs and behavior difficulties
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written or typed communication
• Must be physically or remotely present at assigned job location in home, school, and community settings