Summary Description: The Licensed Mental Health Professional will provide treatment within the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program to children/youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families/caregivers. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, record maintenance, and collaboration with the team in a trauma-informed, culturally competent manner. The program is mobile, and sessions occur in the home and community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of service and clinical needs.
2. Develop treatment plans collaboratively with children, families, and care teams.
3. Communicate progress with schools and community providers.
4. Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
5. Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation.
6. Participate in team meetings, consultations, and supervision sessions.
7. Be flexible with working hours as required.
8. Practice with a person-centered, trauma-informed approach in alignment with the agency’s mission.

Key Competencies:

1. Proficiency in community mental health treatment practices.
2. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding mental health treatment, services, and reporting procedures.
3. Understanding of child psychology and family systems.
4. Familiarity with Electronic Health Record systems.
5. Completion and maintenance of CANS-NY certification.
6. Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds.
7. Strong organizational and self-motivational skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1. Timely completion of assessments and treatment plans.
2. Effective communication with stakeholders.
3. Successful crisis intervention and management.
4. Maintenance of up-to-date and complete case records.
5. Active participation in team activities and supervision.

Requirements:

1. Licensure by the New York State Education Department as Licensed Clinical/ Master Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW)
2. Basic computer knowledge.
3. Reliability, independence, and confidentiality awareness.
4. Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
5. Must maintain New York State Defensive Driving certification within 30 days of hire.
6. Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
7. Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Special Considerations : This position requires flexibility with working hours and may involve 24-hour crisis intervention rotation.

Employee Classification: Exempt; full-time

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact to the Human Resources Department you may contact us via telephone at 914-345-5900.