32500 Macari Family Wellness Center - Master Social Worker

The Child Center of NY•New York, NY

21d

About The Position

The Child Center is a comprehensive, community-based organization committed to strengthening children and families across New York City. Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers play a critical role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services across multiple levels of care. This posting is designed for LCSWs who are interested in exploring the breadth of clinical opportunities within our organization. Rather than applying to a single program, candidates will gain visibility into the diverse divisions where their expertise may be applied, allowing us to thoughtfully align their experience, interests, and career goals with current or upcoming needs. Licensed Clinical Social Workers can find opportunities with several of our divisions, including: 1. Behavioral Health Services Outpatient and community-based behavioral health treatment serving a diverse community across their life span through individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric collaboration, and specialized evidence-based programs. 2. Youth Development School and community-based child and adolescent programs focused on prevention and early intervention social emotional supports including crisis intervention, prevention, mentoring and afterschool enrichment. 3. Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Interdisciplinary trauma-informed treatment programs serving children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral health needs requiring structured, 24-hour care. 4. Early Childhood & Family Services Programs supporting young children and caregivers through early learning centers, home visiting, parent-focused interventions, and early childhood mental health services. 5. Community & Prevention Services Community-based initiatives focused on strengthening protective factors within neighborhoods, stabilizing families, preventing violence and responding to crisis. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinical services to adults, children, adolescents, and families. Responsibilities vary by division but focus on delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions, conducting assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting positive outcomes for youth and families.

Requirements

Current New York State LCSW license in good standing
Experience providing clinical services to adults, children, adolescents, and/or families
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, etc.)
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages) preferred

Nice To Haves

School-based mental health experience
Residential or intensive treatment experience
OMH-licensed clinic experience
Early childhood mental health expertise
Experience working with high-risk, foster care, or justice-involved youth

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, educators, case planners, and residential staff
Participate in case conferences, supervision, and team meetings
Engage caregivers and families as active partners in treatment
Coordinate care with schools, community partners, and external providers
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (OMH, OCFS, DOE, Medicaid, etc., as applicable to program)