Behavioral Health Clinician (JB) Bronx
Job description
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact on a child's life trajectory? Are you passionate about providing quality clinical services? Look no further! The Jewish Board has been looking for you! The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinician to work with adolescents. For more information, please see below: About The Jewish Board: The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services strengthens families and communities throughout New York City by helping individuals of all backgrounds realize their potential and live as independently as possible. Guided by the values of hope, recovery and resilience, each year The Jewish Board has an impact in the lives of over 40,000 individuals and families in New York City. Our work is done across the city, encompassing 75 facilities, including 10 residences serving 400 children each year, 14 mental health clinics and 24 additional satellite clinics, 37 supportive housing programs totaling 1200 units, and 10 kosher residences that are home to 130 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. About the Behavioral Health Clinician position: KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides individual, family, and group counseling both on-site in Rapid Intervention Center for youth aged 11-16 years old and in the home as needed. Liaise between program, family court, ACS, case planners, youth’s family members, and relevant community members. Attend other planned ACS and school conferences, as well as court hearings. TEAM PROCESS: Participates in weekly team meetings, and may lead the meeting on occasion. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals. Ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings. Conduct meetings to ensure proper treatment, progress in program and coordination of goals. Provide psychoeducation and intervention support to Direct Support Professionals. Works with Direct Support Professionals to enhance communication and cooperation between them and clients families. Provide crisis intervention, as needed. Other duties as assigned. DOCUMENTATION: Complete paperwork, including case notes, FASPs, and court reports, in a timely manner. Complete psychosocial assessment within the first 30 days of youth’s admission. Participate in audit preparation. CORE COMPETENCIES: Commitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practice Embraces youth-guided family-driven care Promotes teamwork Takes initiative Liaise between department staff and middle managers/administration Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skills Solution Focused Uses Data to Inform & Guide Practice Values and Demonstrates Cultural Competency Values professional development and participation in clinical supervision and training EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS License Masters in Social Work, (LMSW), with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population, or LCSW certification required. Valid Driver’s License required. Spanish speaking a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $67,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: If you join us, you’ll have these great benefits: Generous paid time off in addition to 15 agency holidays and 15 sick days Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Free continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee Disclaimer: this posting was made by Evidence-Based Associates on behalf of The Jewish Board. Evidence-Based Associates is a third-party organization that assists mental health providers hire clinical talent. We work closely with the teams hiring for this position. hDn7S93mZj
