Mental Health Clinician

Title:                   Mental Health Clinician

Program:           Bedford Green House (Bronx, NY) & In Homes Now (New York, NY)

Salary Range:   $105,000-$115,000 annually

Program Description:

Project Renewal’s Bedford Green House provides housing and supportive services for single adults diagnosed with a mental disorder and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorder.  Bedford Green House also consist of families with children, in which the head of household requires support due to an SMI or who are SMI with a co-occurring substance use disorder. Tenants are offered a comprehensive array of services that are funded by Human Resources Administration (HRA), and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

Project Renewal’s In Homes Now is a scatter-site program that provides permanent housing to 100 individuals with active substance use.  Tenants are offered a comprehensive array of services that are funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

The Mental Health Clinician will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works collaboratively between both buildings with clients to overcome barriers to recovery, stabilization, and independence. As part of this effort, the Mental Health Clinician works with participants and children to provide onsite therapy services and additional therapeutic groups, including, but not limited to: Play Therapy, Harm Reduction, CBT Skills Group, and Seeking Safety. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties of the Mental Health Clinician include but are not limited to the following activities:

• • • Meets with clients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
    • Provide ongoing assessments of client progress.
    • Conduct therapy sessions and groups including, but not limited to: Play Therapy, Harm Reduction, CBT Skills Group, and Seeking Safety.  
    • Provide support services to families and children to create support networks and promote healthy relationships.
    • Provide crisis intervention and consultation as necessary.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation as required by funders.
    • Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team within the agency.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director and or supervising LCSW.

Education and Skills Requirements

• • • LMSW and or LCSW required  
    • A minimum of one year of experience working within a non-profit, private or government organization providing services to a target population which includes but is not limited to the formerly homeless, mentally ill, substance use, HIV/AIDS, criminal justice, and LGBTQIA+.
    • Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff to serve the needs of the clients as effectively and efficiently as possible.
    • An ability to work independently and to adjust one's schedule to accommodate the needs of the clients.
    • Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
    • Ability to effectively role-model social appropriate behavior, and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment, and to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use issues.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
    • Bilingual or multilingual a plus

                      All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.