Mental Health Clinician

Project Renewal Inc.; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Project Renewal Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their Bedford Green House team in Bronx, NY. This role involves providing onsite therapy services to single adults and families with mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders.

The ideal candidate will hold an LMSW license and have experience working with vulnerable populations. Responsibilities include conducting therapy sessions, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support residents in achieving stability and independence.

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of one year of experience with target populations including the mentally ill and substance users.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and independently as needed.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.

Aufgaben

• Meet with adults and children to provide counseling and adjust treatment plans.
• Conduct therapy sessions including Play Therapy and CBT Skills Group.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain clinical documentation.

Kenntnisse

LMSW

Counseling

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual or multilingual

Ausbildung

LMSW required

Jobbeschreibung

Permanent - Bedford Green, 2865 Creston Avenue, Bronx, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.

Program: Bedford Green House

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Program Description:

Project Renewal’s Bedford Green House provides housing and supportive services for single adults diagnosed with a mental disorder and/or co‑occurring substance abuse disorders. Bedford Green House also consists of families with children, in which the head of household requires support due to an SMI or who are SMI with a co‑occurring substance use disorder. Tenants are offered a comprehensive array of services that are funded by Human Resources Administration (HRA), and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH).

Overall Responsibilities:

The Mental Health Clinician will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team that works collaboratively with clients to overcome barriers to recovery, stabilization, and independence. As part of this effort, the Mental Health Clinician works with participants and children to provide onsite therapy services and additional therapeutic groups, including, but not limited to: Play Therapy, Harm Reduction, CBT Skills Group, and Seeking Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Mental Health Clinician include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Meets with adults and children regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide ongoing assessments of client progress.
• Conduct therapy sessions and groups including, but not limited to: Play Therapy, Harm Reduction, CBT Skills Group, and Seeking Safety.
• Provide support services to families and children to create support networks and promote healthy relationships.
• Provide crisis intervention and consultation as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to‑date clinical documentation as required by funders.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team within the agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• LMSW required
• A minimum of one year of experience working within a non‑profit, private or government organization providing services to a target population which includes but is not limited to the formerly homeless, mentally ill, substance use, HIV/AIDS, criminal justice, LGBTQIA+, and children preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the clients as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Ability to work independently and to adjust one’s schedule to accommodate the needs of the clients.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
• Ability to effectively role‑model socially appropriate behavior; and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment; and to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long‑standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Permanent - Bedford Green, 2865 Creston Avenue, Bronx, New York, United States of America