Mental Health Clinician (ACT) - Community Support Program

The Bridge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team in New York City. The role focuses on delivering community-based services to adults with serious mental health conditions, coordinating care across settings, and ensuring timely documentation.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, treatment planning, and collaboration with families and partners, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at Manhattan or Bronx locations.

Qualifications

• MSW/LMSW/LMHC or LMHC-LP licensure required or eligible
• Minimum 2 years of experience with adults with serious mental health conditions
• Experience in ACT/FACT or related team settings is preferred
• Spanish language能力 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive services.
• Participate in daily team meetings to optimize client care plans.
• Provide community-based services monthly with a client-centered approach.
• Ensure timely and thorough documentation to maintain quality of care.
• Engage clients, families, and partners to support treatment and recovery goals.
• Coordinate client care across hospitals and treatment facilities for seamless transitions.
• Offer 24-hour crisis intervention on a rotating basis with crisis plans.
• Utilize evidence-based treatments like CBT and motivational interviewing as appropriate.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Client engagement

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

MSW/LMSW/LMHC or LMHC-LP

Tools

AWARDS Footholds (EHR)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: New York, NY 10026Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: MA/MSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $67,000.00 HourlyJob Shift: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. We provide individuals with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and live meaningful lives. The Bridge envisions a world where adults experiencing serious mental illness can live and thrive within their communities. As a recognized leader in developing and operating supportive housing and community-based programs, The Bridge has 70 years of experience helping New Yorkers with mental illness, including those affected by homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization.

Scope of Position: Join our team as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician on the Assertive Community Treatment Team, dedicated to supporting adults diagnosed with serious mental health conditions. This role offers a structured schedule, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with mental health challenges in vibrant NYC communities.

Essential Position Functions:

• Collaborate with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive services aligned with program objectives.
• Participate actively in daily team meetings to strategize and optimize client care plans.
• Provide a substantial number of community-based services monthly, emphasizing client-centered support.
• Ensure timely and thorough documentation to uphold high standards of care and compliance.
• Engage proactively with clients, families, and community partners to empower clients in achieving treatment and recovery milestones.
• Coordinate client care across various settings, including hospitals and substance use treatment facilities, ensuring seamless transitions and holistic support.
• Offer 24-hour crisis intervention on a rotating basis, conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized crisis and relapse prevention plans.
• Utilize evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to address mental health and substance abuse needs effectively.
• Support clients in accessing essential resources such as housing, entitlements, employment, education, and legal advocacy, fostering community integration and holistic well-being.
• Implement persistent and strength-based outreach strategies to engage clients actively in their treatment and recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum two years working with adults diagnosed with serious mental health conditions.
• Education: MSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMHC-LP required.
• Department: ACT/FACT Teams (Assertive Community Treatment/Flexible Assertive Community Treatment).
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM for work-life balance.
• Location: Choose between Manhattan or Bronx for your convenience and accessibility.
• Must have or be eligible to have NYState ID (non-driver or driver's license).
• Knowledge and experience of electronic health records (specifically AWARDS by Footholds) preferred.
• Spanish speaking is highly desirable.
• Experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of homeless resources, NYC shelter systems, and MTA transit systems is aplus.
• Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipients/residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of techniques for identifying, assessing, and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and modify treatment interventions to meet the needs of individual recipients.
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.

The Bridge Inc. is anAffirmative Action /EqualOpportunityEmployer