Youth ACT Licensed Therapist

Access: Supports for Living; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking a dynamic Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Mental Health Professional to work with youth ages 10–21 with acute behavioral health needs. The role involves delivering home- and community-based services through a multidisciplinary team to stabilize youths at home, school, and in the community.

You will conduct assessments, provide trauma-informed, person-centered care, participate in team conferences, maintain thorough

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NYS license in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related licenses.
• Experience working with youth and families in clinical settings.
• Experience with home- or community-based services preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide trauma-informed, person-centered treatment.
• Participate in weekly clinical case conferences, staff meetings, and coordination with schools and families.
• Ensure timely and thorough documentation in electronic health records and case files.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation, at least once per month.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed

Spanish (preferred)

Education

NYS license categories (Psychologist/Clinical Social Worker/LMFT/LMHC/Creative Arts Therapist)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll be part of a team that is:

• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location: Mt. Vernon, NY

Hours: M-F 930 am to 6 pm

Salary: $80,000 (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAT)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

We are looking for a dynamic Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Mental Health Professional who is passionate about working closely with youth ages 10–21 with acute behavioral health needs. The Youth ACT Team is designed to address the significant needs of children/youth who are at risk of entering, or returning home from, high-intensity services such as inpatient or residential treatment, through the use of a multidisciplinary team.

Youth ACT services are delivered in the home or other community-based settings, with the goal of keeping youth stabilized in their homes, schools, and communities. Services are intensive, highly coordinated, and individualized, employing skilled therapeutic interventions through an integrated team approach. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing clinical treatment and collaborating with team members to deliver the level of care necessary to sustain progress achieved during crisis response or other out-of-home interventions.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct assessments and provide person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally humble treatment, including crisis intervention.
• Participate in daily clinical case conferences, staff meetings, and other internal or external program-related meetings, including coordination with service providers, schools, and family members.
• Ensure timely and thorough completion of documentation in electronic health records and case files.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation, at least once per month.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Support team collaboration and communication to ensure quality care delivery.
• Engage in professional development and training as required by the organization or program.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and agency-wide projects as appropriate.
• Flexibly provide coverage and support to team members as needed to maintain continuity of care.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to manage multiple work demands effectively and professionally.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong motivation, organizational skills, and openness to adapting for continuous improvement.
• Excellent writing and documentation skills.
• Proficient in using Electronic Health Records and computer systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Drivers license required and must be able to drive personal and/or agency vehicle.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold a current NYS license in one of the following categories: Psychologist, Clinical/Masters Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Creative Arts Therapist.
• Experience working with youth and families in both individual and group settings.
• Preferred experience providing services in community-based environments.
• Familiarity with the Westchester County System of Services is a plus.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans