Licensed Social Worker/Therapist (LMSW/LMHC/LCAT/LCSW/LMFT)

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

We Offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution

• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts

• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct clinical services for caseload of 8-12 youth in the Brooklyn RTF, including completion of clinical assessments, treatment plans, discharge planning and conferences as required by the Office of Mental Health and clinical best practices
• Provide individual and family therapy as required to meet individualized goals for each youth on caseload
• Act as lead of treatment team for individual caseload ensuring clear, consistent communication between all disciplines, including but not limited to, psychiatric provider, medical team, milieu and administration
• In partnership with the Unit Leader, provide supervision for Youth Advocates and Senior Youth Advocates of at least 1 unit, geared towards integration of mental health, rehabilitative services and clinical best practices into the milieu
• Support the foundational practices Sanctuary and TCI via training and skills including, but not limited to, community and red flag meetings
• Collaborate with systems throughout NYS and NYC including ACS, various county DSS teams, DJJOY, etc.
• Provide transitional services post discharge for at least 6 months including community referrals, family and individual sessions with client and transitionary/collaborative conferences with aftercare providers.
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• NYS LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LMHC
• Experience working with Mental Health/Psychiatric facility 
• Documented performance of exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working with adolescents
• Proficient in MS Office