Licensed Therapist

Center for Alternative • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

CASES is seeking a compassionate and culturally competent Licensed Therapist to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adults impacted by the criminal legal system. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Therapist conducts assessments, develops recovery-focused treatment plans, and provides individual, family, and group therapy. This role emphasizes integrated, person-centered care and collaboration with both clinical and justice system partners. They coordinate with internal and external partners—including psychiatrists, case managers, peer specialists, and justice system personnel—to ensure integrated, person-centered care.

The position is based within CASES’ Nathaniel Clinic in the South Bronx; serving clients with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and psychosocial needs. This is an ideal opportunity for a licensed clinician passionate about mental health equity and committed to supporting individuals impacted by incarceration in achieving long-term stability and wellness.

Requirements

• Current New York State LCSW/LMSW/LMHC.
• Strong passion to work with those impacted by the criminal legal system.
• At least two years of work experience working with individuals diagnosed with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse adults receiving mental health treatment, including delivery of treatment to individuals with serious mental illness, functional impairments and psychosocial needs (homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, unemployment).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual - Spanish

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and group therapy in amental health outpatient treatment and recovery services setting.
• Conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with evidence-based screening tools for depression, trauma, substance use, and risk and others.
• Use sequential evidence screening for risk of violence including suicide and utilize risk management protocols to appropriately manage and intervene.
• Develop person/family-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans and review in collaboration with client, collaterals, and consented stakeholders.
• Coordinate with CASES psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, peers, case managers, and administrative staff.
• Utilize best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with CASES’ organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and understanding incarceration on treatment engagement.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); document all services in accordance with CASES policies, NYS Office of Mental Health regulations and all relevant federal laws.
• Provide crisis intervention services as deemed appropriate and participate in the 24-hour emergency phone coverage on a rotating basis.
• The position is co-located with other programs, fostering collaboration and integrated service delivery across teams.
• Help ensure we maintain a safe working environment by reporting any hazards or unsafe conditions, e.g., liquid spill in hallway, to the appropriate facilities staff member or supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level