Senior Mental Health Specialist

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Clinician to provide assessment and consultation within the child welfare context. The role focuses on IPV, substance use, and trauma-informed practice for families referred by the NYC ACS.

Starting pay is $39/hour with a typical 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule, Mon-Fri (7.5 hours daily). Requires 5+ years of clinical experience and 2+ years in child welfare; Spanish preferred. Union position with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician with NY credentials (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT).
• Minimum 5 years’ direct clinical experience with children, adults, or families.
• 2+ years in the child welfare system or with affected families.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough clinical assessments for children, caregivers, and families involved in child welfare.
• Provide consultations on mental health, IPV, and co-occurring substance use with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with protection staff to strengthen case planning and service connections.
• Ensure timely, accurate, trauma-informed assessments that support safety and well-being.

Skills

Clinical assessment

IPV knowledge

Substance use

Trauma-informed care

Education

Licensed LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT

Job description

Full-Time | Licensed LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC | Assessment & Consultation

City/State: Bronx, New York
Grant Funded: Yes
Department: CMO - UBA Child Welfare
Bargaining Unit: 1199
Work Shift: Day
Work Days: MON-FRI
Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM
Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS
Hourly Rate: $39.40
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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMFT) to join the Montefiore/UBA team in providing expert assessment and consultation services at the intersection of mental health, intimate partner violence (IPV), and substance use within the child welfare system. Clinicians will provide assessments and consultations to families referred by our partners at the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in the Bronx. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about applying their expertise across diverse populations and supporting families with complex needs. Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, research, and community partnerships that improve health outcomes across New York City. University Behavioral Associates (UBA), a part of Montefiore, is dedicated to providing innovative, evidence-based behavioral health and child welfare services to support children, families, and communities. CSP clinical staff will be based at one of the following Bronx locations: 1200 Waters Place, 2100 Bartow Avenue, and 2501 Grand Concourse (with responsibilities at 1775 Grand Concourse). Staff may be expected to travel between locations at times. The typical shift is M-F from 8:30am-5pm but occasional evenings may be required.

About the Role: As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a vital role in strengthening child welfare practice by providing high-quality assessments, consultations, and clinical insights to staff working with children and families. You will bring a broad generalist background, paired with specialized knowledge of mental health and IPV, to ensure families receive comprehensive, trauma-informed care. We are hiring multiple Mental Health Clinicians, including those with generalist adult experience and generalist child experience, as well as those who specialize in assessing intimate partner violence, intellectual disability/ developmental disability, early childhood, and/or adolescent health. This is a Union (1199) position. Starting salary is $39/ hour. Benefits are excellent, including generous time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, child care and tuition support, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments for children, caregivers, and families involved in the child welfare system.
• Provide consultation on mental health concerns, IPV, and co-occurring substance use issues, offering actionable recommendations to staff and teams.
• Apply a developmental and lifespan perspective, drawing on experience across multiple age groups.
• Collaborate with child protection staff, supervisors, and providers to strengthen case planning and service connections.
• Ensure that assessments and consultations are timely, accurate, and clinically sound, with a focus on safety, stability, and family well-being.

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (required)
• 5+ years of clinical experience providing direct services to children, adults, and/or families
• 2+ years working within the child welfare system or with families affected by child welfare involvement
• Strong clinical knowledge of mental health, intimate partner violence, and substance use and their intersections
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, practical recommendations
• A trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to clinical work
• Spanish speaking preferred

Why Join Us?

• Apply your clinical expertise to cases that directly impact child and family safety
• Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary team with opportunities for professional growth
• Engage in meaningful consultation that bridges clinical practice and child welfare systems
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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