LSW/LICSW

Job Description

Licensed Social Worker/ (LSW) & Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

TheSocial Workeris responsible for providing all-inclusive case management to educators, clients and their families.

The Social Worker works closely with families and staff to identify needed supports and facilitate referrals to external partners.
Clarendon has offices in Boston, Lynn, Hyannis, Lawrence, Lowell, Springfield, Millbury, Fitchburg, and Worcester (Central Mass).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency response management to address any crises or safety issues that may arise.
• Partner with identified families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, severe mental illness, or other crisis to connect them to resources. Provide on-going social work or clinical support as needed.
• Make referrals for Early Learning and Early Intervention, Family Child Care and School Age families. Maintain ongoing communication with community agencies and contacts to provide resources for families and educators.
• Coordinate and facilitate focused case management as needed.
• Provide information and support related to staff regarding mental health, substance abuse or other issues as needed.
• Develop and/or facilitate reflective communities of practice for educators, staff and families as needed.
• Attend case management meetings for individual families as needed.
• Offer individual consultation to educators, families and staff.
• Maintain accurate case file management and reporting for all services including up to date case notes, contact logs and referrals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Attained licensure as an LSW, LICSW, or LCMH.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in social work or counseling.
• Experience with children and families in a clinical social work capacity preferred.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Empathetic and respectful in working with culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Drivers license and ability to travel statewide.

We offer:

• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 8 Sick / Personal days
• 17 Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K/Roth
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, career advancement and professional development
• Family focused approach to support your work life balance