Community-Based Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) (BK)

StartCare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community-Based Mental Health Clinician to enhance outreach and training efforts. This dynamic role emphasizes community engagement, focusing on individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. You will work collaboratively to provide assessments, link clients to vital health services, and foster a supportive environment rooted in health equity and trauma-informed care. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community through education and relationship-building. If you are committed to promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters or doctoral degree in social work or related field required.
• At least three years of experience in behavioral health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based outreach targeting individuals with mental health issues.
• Perform assessments and link individuals to health services.

Skills

Community Outreach

Mental Health Assessments

Substance Use Treatment

Psychoeducation

Risk Assessment

Education

Masters in Social Work

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Job description

Community-Based Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) (BK)

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Position Summary

The Community-Based Clinician (CBC) serves as a clinician, trainer, and relationship builder. The CBC will work closely with a team of peers and other clinicians to perform community outreach and trainings, aiming to connect people to START or other health services and increase awareness about behavioral health. The role involves administrative duties, including documentation related to recipients and interdisciplinary teams. The CBC will foster a practice environment focused on health equity, patient-centered care, trauma-informed approaches, and evidence-based treatment and harm reduction principles to support individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Essential Functions

The duties of the Community-Based Clinician will be shared across the following areas:

Street-Based Outreach and Engagement

• Conduct community-based field work targeting people who use drugs, individuals with serious mental illness, and/or those experiencing homelessness.
• Engage community members through street outreach, providing psychoeducation on stigma, mental health, substance use, addiction, harm reduction, and recovery.
• Perform mental health and substance use assessments, including risk and safety evaluations and planning.
• Link engaged individuals to START or other health-related services, with timely follow-up.
• Initiate START field-based intakes and enrollments.
• Document all engagements with community members.

Community-Based Training and Capacity Building

• Engage community members at health promotion events, providing psychoeducation on mental health, substance use, stigma, harm reduction, addiction, and recovery.
• Refer and link community members to START and other health services.
• Lead community-based harm reduction trainings, including Naloxone delivery and overdose prevention education, applying evidence-based interventions.
• Build relationships with local community organizations.
• Provide psychoeducation to START staff on community-based and complex care management for high-risk individuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Development

• Maintain current clinical knowledge and skills based on social work and healthcare practices.
• Maintain membership in professional organizations.
• Meet licensure and educational requirements specific to the social work role.
• Update clinical skills based on current research and practices.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Masters or doctoral degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent licensure.
• At least one year of experience in community outreach, engagement, or care.
• At least three years of experience conducting behavioral health assessments, risk assessments, and providing treatment recommendations with follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi- or multi-lingual abilities.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout NYC and Brooklyn communities.
• Flexibility to work outside traditional hours.

Other Details

This is a grant-funded position. No supervisory responsibilities are associated with this role. Physical demands include talking, hearing, sitting for long periods, using hands and fingers, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

START is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.