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

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