Geriatric Mental Health Programs Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Department for the Aging is seeking a Social Work Supervisor to support its Geriatric Mental Health initiatives. The role involves implementing and coordinating mental health services for older New Yorkers, with site visits across NYC and coordination with contracted providers.

The position requires an MSW with at least three years of full-time social work experience, including two years in supervision, and licensure (CSW/LMSW) within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and three years of full-time satisfactory experience practicing social work using casework, group work and community organization methodologies, at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid CSW or LMSW license issued by the New York State Department of Education must be obtained within one year of appointment; failure to obtain may extend probation or result in dismissal after 18 months.
• Section 424-a requires inquiry into child-care responsibilities; agency may assign candidate accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Director of Mental Health Initiatives in implementing, administering, coordinating, oversight, and monitoring NYC Aging's mental health initiatives.
• Conduct site visits to program sites within NYC Aging's centers and provide back-up to other boroughs as needed.
• Provide contract management, including program assessments and performance evaluations of contracted providers.
• Review provider productivity, invoices, and variance reports.
• Provide technical assistance for providers using NYC Aging's database to ensure program success.
• Provide clinical support to mental health staff in engagement activities.
• Develop, monitor, and organize clinician learning collaborative forums.
• Utilize literature and innovative programming to support staff.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with providers and stakeholders at Older Adult Centers.
• Report status updates to the Director of Mental Health Initiatives; develop plans and interventions for sites.
• Generate monthly/quarterly/annual reports in collaboration with agencies and centers to meet contract mandates.
• Travel within the five boroughs for fieldwork.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

The City of New York Department for the Aging is seeking a Social Work Supervisor to support its Geriatric Mental Health initiatives. The role involves implementing and coordinating mental health services for older New Yorkers, with site visits across NYC and coordination with contracted providers.

The position requires an MSW with at least three years of full-time social work experience, including two years in supervision, and licensure (CSW/LMSW) within one year of appointment.