DGMH Therapist

Greenwich House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Greenwich House in New York, NY seeks a DFTA Geriatric Mental Health Therapist to provide embedded behavioral health services for adults 60+ at DFTA Older Adult Centers. Role includes individual, group, and arts‑based therapies, with trauma-informed care and awareness of violence issues and LGBTQ/gender diverse communities.

The position offers on‑site work at 623 Broadway, 35 hours/week, and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• LCSW/LMHC/LMSW with NYS credentials and 2–3 years clinical counseling experience.
• Experience with adults 60+ mental health and aging process.
• Trauma-informed care, Domestic/Intimate Partner/Gender Violence issues, LGBTQ/gender diverse communities awareness.
• Proficient in ethical practice, documentation, and coordination with interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide long and short‑term psychotherapy to adults 60+ and collateral family members where appropriate (including crisis intervention) in person or Telehealth in compliance with NYS OMH criteria.
• Facilitate time-limited and ongoing group therapies and structured engagement sessions.
• Document in electronic health record (eCR) and data entry (VIVE) per NYS OMH and NYC DOHMH requirements.
• Monitor safety: alert supervisor to incidents and at-risk clients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet client goals and adapt to program needs.

Skills

Engagement skills

Trauma‑informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Behavioral health

Bilingual (extra languages)

Education

LCSW/LMHC/LMSW NYS credentials

Tools

eCR electronic health record

VIVE data entry

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Why work at Greenwich House?

At Greenwich House, we believe in empowering communities through transformative programs, we offer more than a job – we offer a mission. When you work with us, you become part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to making a difference in people’s lives. Every initiative, class, and outreach effort we deliver is fueled by a shared commitment to equity and compassion.

Founded in 1902 as a settlement house aimed at supporting New York City’s growing immigrant population, Greenwich House has since evolved into a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering wellness, creativity, and connection across the city. Today, Greenwich House offers a diverse range of programs in health, human services, education, and the arts, serving thousands of New Yorkers each year. Learn more at www.greenwichhouse.org .

The Opportunity

The Greenwich House Center for Resiliency and Wellness is seeking a DFTA Geriatric Mental Health (DGMH) Therapist who will be responsible for providing embedded, on‑site behavioral health services to adults 60+ at DFTA Older Adult Centers. Services provided include: structured engagement groups, unstructured individual engagement; short- & long-term behavioral health services integrating the creative arts. The provider should have awareness of life stages and aging process; trauma informed care, Domestic/Intimate Partner/Gender Violence issues, as well as LGBTQ/gender nonconforming or questioning communities and communities of color, using individual, family, group and evidence-based modalities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about people and wants to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a lasting impact in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Provide long and short‑term psychotherapy to clients and collateral family members where appropriate (including crisis intervention) in person or Telehealth in compliance with NYS OMH criteria.
• Facilitate time limited and ongoing group therapies as well as structured engagement presentations.
• Utilize concurrent clinical documentation in electronic health record (eCR) and data entry (VIVE) in compliance with NYS Office of Mental Health; Dept for the Aging and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene requirements to include: periodic assessment
• scales; progress notes; treatment plans and treatment plan reviews; incident reports and encounter forms.
• Alert immediately the Director of reportable incidents and clients at risk behaviors.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Interact with all levels of personnel within the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• LCSW/LMHC/LMSW (New York State Department of Education) with minimum two- or three‑years clinical counseling experience.
• Strong engagement skills and knowledge of age related, life stages, mental health conditions and harm reduction recovery and openness to integrate creative arts.
• Experience with adult mental health 60+, knowledge of the aging process, life transitions and awareness of Domestic/Intimate Partner/Gender based Violence issues, as well as, GLBTQ/gender non-binary or questioning communities, and, communities of color.
• Familiarity with a range of therapeutic interventions: trauma informed care, CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, creative arts and psychodynamic approaches to treatment.
• Alignment with agency standard of ethics, conduct and organization policies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to accomplish client goals and adapt to changing program environment.
• Ability to prioritize and implement a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, or Korean a plus, but, not required.

Location: Onsite - 623 Broadway, New York, NY 10012; In-Field

Schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Clinical Services Director

Union Representation: Non-Union

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 annually. This range reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of this posting and may be adjusted based on experience, education, and organizational needs.

Greenwich House is committed to supporting the well‑being of our employees as a key part of delivering a strong overall workplace experience. Full time employees are eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) plan, generous paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Employees also enjoy exclusive perks and discounts for Greenwich House programs and services, including classes, lessons, and events. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Greenwich House is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can successfully perform the essential functions of their roles. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department.