Social Worker

The Jewish Board; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Board is seeking a qualified clinician to join our Article 31 OMH outpatient program serving The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. You will conduct thorough evaluations, deliver individual and group therapy, and engage families in care planning.

Working in a trauma-informed, racially & culturally affirming environment, you will develop treatment plans, coordinate with schools and services, and participate in supervision. Hybrid work arrangements and travel between sites are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program.
• New York State License or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, LMFT or LMSW required.
• Experience treating children or adolescents preferred.
• Fluency in a second language preferred.
• Experience with documenting in electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members, adjusting as progress is made.
• Provide individual, group, family, and crisis services/interventions.
• Coordinate care with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally affirming practice

Assessment & evaluation

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field

New York State License or limited permit in MH Counseling / Creative Arts Therapy / LMFT / LMSW

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Telehealth platforms

Job description

This position is available in The Bronx, Brooklyn or Manhattan

PURPOSE

The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. Clinical services are provided using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially & culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members (as appropriate), to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client's treatment progress and changing problems/goals. Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment and crisis services/interventions Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve Approach work with an anti-racist lens and open to continuously learning and evolving Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision. Open and willing to receive constructive feedback Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources. Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and The Jewish Board. Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE

Attending case conferences as needed Maintaining a steady and active caseload Meeting the minimum expectations for kept visits

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED

Master's degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program AND aNew York State License or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC); Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or social work (LMSW) required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE

Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred. Fluency in a second language is preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software Experience with tele mental health platforms a plus

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY

The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT

Hybrid work setting. Position entails a combination of in person and remote work. Allocation of time and locations to be developed in collaboration with Senior Program Director and is based on the needs of the programs and clients served. Travel required between program locations and other Jewish Board sites

LOCATIONS

Seymour Askin Clinic - 2020 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11223 Bronx Counseling (Resource) Center Clinic - 2488 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY, 10458 Dr. Eugene D. Glynn YCL Manhattan N Counseling Ctr - 5030 Broadway, New York NY, 10034