Mental Health Clinician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure in NY.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services to individuals with behavioral, emotional, or educational challenges.
• Experience working with children, adults, and families in various settings, including community mental health, residential care, or similar environments.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health treatment.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing social work practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Commitment to cultural humility, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Training or certification in specialized interventions for specific populations strongly preferred (e.g., trauma-informed care, dialectical behavior therapy, etc.).
• Spanish-speaking strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• CORE CPST Caseload Management:
• Provide individualized support and intervention services to clients enrolled in the CORE CPST program.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' strengths, needs, and goals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with clients, their families, and other involved professionals.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure clients' ongoing well-being and success.
• Intakes and Clinical Assessments:
• Conduct intake interviews and clinical assessments for individuals seeking services.
• Evaluate clients' mental health, social, and emotional needs to determine appropriate levels of care and intervention.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address clients' holistic needs.
• Complete assessments and evaluations for Supported Housing in accordance with Local Professional Health Authority (LPHA) recommendations. Annual storage and purge of accounting files.