Master Social Worker (ECMH Program)

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking master-level social workers for their Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment focused on helping children and families from pregnancy to age 5. With extensive clinical supervision and training, you'll engage in direct patient care, conduct family assessments, and strengthen parent-child relationships through evidence-based modalities. Join a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying generous benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits Accounts

Employer paid short-term & long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school of social work is required; must be fully licensed in NYS.
• Prior experience working with young children and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to clients aged birth through five using evidenced based modalities.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of family functioning and provide concrete assistance.

Skills

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Evidenced Based Modalities

Family Assessment

Documentation in Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Community Outreach

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

We are currently seeking master-level social workers to join our exciting new Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative serving children and families from pregnancy to age 5. Interested candidates will be exposed to a supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment where they will receive extensive clinical supervision and training as part of the Thrive NY Mental Health Initiative.

We Offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to clients in our article 31 clinics aged birth through five using evidenced based modalities in order to help them maximize their level of functioning. Training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and other EB Modalities will be provided.
• Conduct in depth assessments of family functioning, family history, and presenting problems of all members of the family; provide concrete assistance to address the needs families face, including homelessness, illness, lack of education, etc.
• Strengthen the dyadic relationship between parent(s) and child through weekly Child-Parent Psychotherapy sessions or other EB modality when appropriate
• Maintain appropriate professional patient care documentation in the agency selected Electronic Health Record (EHR), including client assessment and individual notes in compliance with all city, state and federal standards of practice.
• Meet on a weekly basis with supervisor and ECMH team to discuss cases, achievement of program targets, client goals, quality of client care and reporting requirements.
• May conduct EC School Based consultations with ECMH Consultant at ACS Early Learn schools or other internal or external staff on concerns they may have with clients.
• May conduct outreach and workshops to educated the community about ECMH issues and concerns.
• May attend case reviews and develop next steps for the families and clinicians
• Meets data metric requirements, quality of care expectations using traditional social work interventions, or evidence-based models.
• Attends all required trainings and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• MSW from an accredited school of social work is required;MUST BE FULLY LICENSED IN NYS. LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.
• Prior experience working with young children and families.
• Comfortable working with physically and/or chronically disabled children, as well as strong knowledge in the area of child development.