SOCIAL WORKER
Company: Family Service League Inc.
Location: Mastic
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Established in 1926, Family
Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and
communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and
essential human services with more than 60 social service programs
in over 20 locations. SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SUMMARY Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker
for the Critical Time Intervention (CTI) program in Mastic, NY. The
Social Worker works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide
therapeutic interventions and Care Management to adolescents and
adults who have behavioral health needs and who have not been
successfully engaged in services during or after critical times in
transition. CTI promotes community integration, self-advocacy, and
access to ongoing support by helping individuals develop and
utilize strong ties to their professional and non-professional
support systems during and after transition periods. This is a
community-based position with frequent field work, beginning with
client engagement in hospital settings and providing support for
approximately 9 months following discharge. Staff will receive
expert training and technical assistance. We offer a competitive
compensation, and generous benefits package including the
following: Supervision Hours toward Licensure Provided May include
use of an agency vehicle Health and Dental Insurance Vision
Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Savings Plan
with a 5% employer contribution Life and AD&D Insurance
Generous PTO (paid time off) Up to 11 paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave
Student Tuition Remission Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Employee Discounts
and more! RESPONSIBILITIES The Social Worker will assess needs,
coordinate services, and provide crisis intervention services to
adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses. Educate
individuals about mental health, treatment, and recovery. Teach
skills for coping with specific symptoms and stress management,
including development of a crisis management plan, developing a
relapse prevention plan, including identification/recognition of
early warning signs and rapid intervention strategies. Collaborate
on referrals, resources, and interventions within a
multidisciplinary team that includes Master's level clinicians,
Care Managers, Peer Specialists, and nurses. Facilitate linkages
and coordinate care planning with other providers of
services/resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care,
including care transitions. The Social Worker will coordinate with
collateral contacts, including family and other providers. Assess
for Social Determinants of Health and facilitate linkages to
community providers and supports. The Social Worker will establish
and maintain positive working relationships with others, both
internally and externally. Complete all clinical documentation in
accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in an electronic
medical record. Assess situations to determine importance, urgency
and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the
best interests of the organization. The Social Worker will set
priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards
goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
Provide support to clients in the community with in-person,
field-based interaction, as well as in-office settings. The Social
Worker will provide services to clients beginning in hospital
settings and spanning approximately 9 months following discharge.
Coordinate and connect to community resources. Attend routine
supervision/team meetings. Complete training and maintain
proficiency with de-escalation skills. Abide by FSL's Code of
Ethics. All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Master’s
degree required. A minimum of one year of experience in a
behavioral health setting required. Proficient computer skills,
including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records required.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
required. Ability to solve problems, make clear decisions and work
as part of a team. Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred. Valid
and clean NYS Driver's License required. Some evening and weekend
hours may be required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS General computer and
keyboarding skills. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of
time.
Keywords: Family Service League Inc., Meriden , SOCIAL WORKER, Social Services , Mastic, Connecticut
