Mental Health Social Worker 5/3/24Full Time--Bronx

Job ID: 006818

Description:

Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St)

$62,400-$70,000

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Foster Care Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, social worker will provide mental health services for children/adolescents and their families who are part of Children’s Aid foster care program. Social worker will utilize evidence-based treatment modalities including individual and family therapy. These functions are performed under general supervision, necessitating the ability to exercise independent and sound judgement. **

* RESPONSIBILITIES:*

• Assess the social and emotional needs of clients; develop comprehensive assessments for all clients.

• Develop and implement treatment plans with the client and with family involved in clients’ care.

• Provide ongoing direct counseling and crisis intervention for children/adolescents in foster care.

• Collaborate with foster care staff and other providers on treatment planning and evidence-based treatment.

• Maintains periodic contact with collaterals (foster parents, teachers, birth parents) and Children’s Aid foster care team.

• Completes all documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with OMH and ACS regulations.

• Attend all mental health trainings and meetings as scheduled.

• Adhere to agency mission statement and I-CREATE values.

• Comply with all privacy laws including HIPAA, etc.

• Other responsibilities as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work ore related field required, LMSW or LCSW preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

• Knowledge of the DSM-V.

• Experience providing mental health services using evidence-based models preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

• Knowledgeable about trauma and violence and the effects it has on children and families.

• Ability to work independently.

• Position requires working in person Bronx and remotely.

Requirements:

Job Type Full Time

Location --Bronx

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