Mental health social worker jobs in New York, New York - Page 7Create job alerts

Job Description In the context of child-centered, the Case Planner provides family-focused practice to promote permanency, safety and well-being, and to reduce length of stay in foster care, the case planner also provides comprehensive casework services for both youth and families. The case planner provides all case management services and ensures that all ACS mandates are in compliance. Casework delivery is to be consistent with Good Shepherd Services’ philosophy and within city and state mandates. Please note this position is based ONSITE with the possibly of 1 or 2 days Remote. We provide a range of programming for Vulnerable Youth/Adolescent with history of Trauma. Job Title: Case Planner, Marian Hall Reports to: Assistant Director of Social Services Location: 337 E. 17th Street, New York, NY 10003 Hours: 40 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt Position requires staff to be onsite along with some field work. Some evening will be required. Hybrid Schedules are based on program needs and at leadership discretion. Major Duties: • Maintain primary case planning responsibility for 16-20 cases in collaboration with the social worker., • Establish immediate contact with families to provide information about the program., • Conduct required casework contacts with the child, parent, and collateral contacts (schools, service providers, medical personnel, mental health practitioners, youth development counselor and substance abuse counselors)., • Work collaboratively with Social Worker to make assessment-based referrals as necessary to meet the needs of the child and/or parent., • Assess birth parent’s homes for diagnostic purposes to ensure the safety of youth and family while at home and complete home safety assessments., • Attend court and permanency hearings., • Maintain up to date case records within agency standards and complete all necessary ACS/Agency documentation including FASPs, Progress notes, Permanency Hearing reports and all other reports necessary to fulfill the function of the work., • Progress notes are to be completed and submitted preferably within one day of the event but no later than the end of the given week of the event., • Submit, PYA, FASP and Permanency Hearing Report on the internal date for review provided by the agency's compliance department., • Manage case load of AWOC and work collaboratively with assigned Social Worker to locate AWOC youth., • Develop community relationships and communicate with all collaterals, including ACS., • In collaboration with the primary social worker, youth development counselor, work with full treatment team, family and youth to develop the most appropriate permanency plan with emphasis on lasting family connections and/or other permanent caring connections in the community., • Attend and participate in treatment team meetings, service plan reviews and FTC’s; provide relevant input., • Maintain appropriate and relevant documentation of all contacts and events., • Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools such as safety plans, community meetings, psycho-education groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture., • Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma sensitive culture., • Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) Framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment., • Provide coverage for Marian Hall cases when necessary., • Bachelor’s degree required., • Experience working with families and adolescents in the child welfare system required., • Must be able to establish working relationships with participants in need of supportive services., • Must have working knowledge of Connections., • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work flexible hours, including two evenings., • Ability to use public transportation to travel throughout New York City., • Must have a commitment to GSS models of practice including Sanctuary and ACS principles to promote permanency, safety and well-being., • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma informed perspective., • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.

Job Description MISSION STATEMENT Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. POSITION OVERVIEW Under supervision of the Program Director, the Case Manager is responsible for providing case management, housing support to participants and monthly reporting requirements that will ensure compliance with the parameters of the program. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide targeted case management services to children, youth and adult consumers living with mental health illnesses and substance abuse disorders and their families/support systems through ensuring access to care, engagement in care coordination of care to obtain the full range of needed services., • Gather enrollment consents, PSYCKES/RHIO consents, and complete screening, baseline-risk assessments, reassessments, plan of care, plan of care updates and notes in accordance with departmental policies., • Demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate, verbally and in writing, the aims and goals of the department to potential patients, community members and staff., • Participate in quality improvement activities, projects and reviews in collaboration clinical team members., • Complete daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic requests for narrative or quantitative data reports for program review., • Prioritize the homeless population through identification of new sources of potential patients, onsite meetings with patients at their shelter and conduct outreach and engagement presentations., • Meet regularly with supervisor and attend staff meetings and case conferences. Be prepared to discuss case management and operational issues impacting performance and program operations., • Complete and submit daily activity log in accordance with departmental policies., • Ensure patient is attending scheduled medical and social service visits through building relationships with patients and providers. Coordinate and schedule appointments with Social Worker and Medical/Mental Health providers. Routine calls should be made to internal and external providers before and after visits to follow up and provide necessary support to the patients., • Maintain four contacts with each client or at a greater frequency as indicated by the risk stratification and plan of care., • Access and respond per agency guidelines to client complaints of grievances, • Conduct outreach and engagement in accordance with policies via phone, electronic methods, and letter and or field work to client/collateral/provider to engage clients or strengthen connectivity., • Help maintain health and wellness and prevent secondary disease complications through provision of health information, support plan of care, and coaching., • Promote and expand linkage development in all areas related to patient care including social determinants (e.g. housing, employment) and monitor the effectiveness of linkages with other service providers via phone, face to face meetings of formal case conferences., • Communicate effectively with Supervisor in identifying strengths, weakness and opportunities of program operations., • Ensure community-follow up to engage the client in care; promote compliance with medical appointments and encourages client self-sufficiency and empowerment., • High School Diploma or GED required., • Associate Degree and Bachelor’s degree preferred., • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in case management., • Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate required., • Must complete Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training (IMHATT) Certificate within three (3) months of hire date., • Must complete Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training (IMHATT) Certificate, • Must be trained in Trauma Informed Care and in Military and Veteran’s culture, • Must be team oriented and possess a positive attitude with a willingness to be flexible and helpful., • Must be able to multi-task with strong organizational skills., • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form., • Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity. Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description About Us: Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico. Job description POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Case Manager will lead and support shelter case management services that maximize safety and connect residents to needed services and support. The Senior Case Manager supervises Case Managers to ensure standards are met and discusses solutions to resident barriers. The salary is $50,000/Annually based on relevant experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervise and serve as a mentor to Case Managers; promote their professional development., • Work with team to ensure building standards are met and participate in wellness checks and unit inspection follow-up., • Participate and facilitate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss and overcome resident barriers., • Conduct comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, educational, and health information as appropriate to develop and create a cost-effective care plan., • Develop support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services., • Evaluate client risk and assess the need for immediate intervention., • Develop, prepare and present training and educational programs/workshops., • Responsible for monthly file audits to ensure compliance and the creation of corrective action plans to produce desired outcomes., • Interpret and explain DHS regulations and service programs to clients., • Provide supportive counseling and advocacy for clients., • Determine quality and effectiveness of services provided and if necessary, develop and implement new processes and procedures., • Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and clients., • Plan, develop, and implement case treatment plans, • Engage clients in the problem-solving process., • Analyze situations and determine the proper course of action by making decisions and utilizing independent judgment., • Maintain records and prepare clear, concise, and complete reports., • Continuously know the signs and symptoms of mental illness; understand cultural influences on behavior; identify the need for services; problem solves to assess the needs of clients; observe family interactions for assessment purposes and explain regulations and findings to clients and families., • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups tactfully and effectively., • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned and attend meetings, training, and workshops as required., • Interview, hire, supervise, and set up training for program personnel to reach program goals., • Conduct and document one-on-one supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance (i.e. identify training needs, professional development, disciplinary actions, terminations, etc.)., • Bachelor's Degree in Human/Social Services, Psychology, or related field required (Master's Degree in Social Worker preferred), • Minimum of 5 years experience working with homeless and/or low and mixed-income populations required, • Specialty in substance abuse and mental health issues

Job DescriptionLittle Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team. Summary Job Description: Performs professional-level casework duties in providing services for children, biological, and foster parents or planning resources under the care of the agency; performs related work as required in providing permanency planning to expedite the safe discharge of children from the foster care system. Performs both field and office work in handling a caseload for the agency. Depending on the area of assignment, the employee may be required to use his or her own vehicle in carrying out field assignments. Work involves gathering information and providing services to meet clients' needs, focusing on permanency planning; dealing with governmental and community agencies; counseling individuals, and transmitting information on cases through the completion of agency and governmental documents. Work is reviewed through conferences with a Casework Supervisor. Principle Responsibilities: • Investigates cases referred to the agency to determine need and proper method of care; interviews the individual, the family, community and governmental agency personnel, and any other resource person who might provide information necessary for a proper psycho-social diagnostic evaluation and the preparation of a treatment plan; works with other divisions of the agency to evaluate the progress of cases and to carry out the treatment plan., • Works with public welfare agencies; the courts, and others to assist individuals with financial, legal, medical, and personal problems., • Attends periodic staff conferences; confers with supervisors weekly and as needed; prepares dictation, reports, and correspondence on assigned cases and maintains records of the status of each case through established channels., • Expected to respond to case emergencies after hours or on weekends., • All progress notes and FASP will be recorded online in Connections by the caseworker., • Every action or event must be recorded by the caseworker no later than 72 hours after the action or event and must be forwarded to the immediate supervisor for review. Actions/events include, but are not limited to: 72 Hour Conference; 30 Day Conference; Birth Parent/Child Contact; Birth Parent/Caseworker Contact; Child Care Worker/Caseworker Contact (RTC); Collateral i.e.: DLS Attorney, Law Guardian, Therapist; ACS Caseworker/Child Contact; Sibling Visit; Caseworker/Discharge Resource Contact-Non Birth Parent; Foster Home Visit; Caseworker/Foster Parent Contact; School Contact; Theme of the Month; Service Plan Review; Court Appearance; Case Conference (Internal or with ACS), • The supervisor must review the progress notes, to determine clarity, no later than 5 days after it was received from the worker. If acceptable, the supervisor will approve the progress note and it becomes final. If the progress note is not clear, the supervisor must meet with the caseworker. The caseworker must make the necessary corrections and return the corrected progress note to the supervisor for further review. The corrections must be submitted to the Supervisor, no later than 3 days after the supervisor requested the corrections. The supervisor must review the corrected progress note no later than 3 days after it is received., • When a caseworker is going on vacation, progress notes for all events must be submitted to supervisor by 5:00 PM, 2 weekdays before vacation begins., • The Director will monitor the timeliness of progress notes and the review process., • Caseworkers, Supervisors, Directors, and Secretaries will attend all mandated trainings regarding case recording., • Supervisors will schedule weekly conferences with caseworkers to specifically discuss each case and to review caseworkers’ interventions Qualifications: • Good knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework., • Good knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the care and treatment of children., • Experience related to services to families and children, preferably medical or child welfare related, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively provide direction and counseling to clients and maintain all required documentation., • Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, relatives, and other individuals and to obtain and verify information needed through interviews and investigation., • Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive case records and to reach logical conclusions based on pertinent regulations and information. Minimum Requirements: • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field (Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology)., • A valid NYS Driver’s License if using personal vehicle or agency vehicle to drive on agency business. Travel Requirements: This position is in Brooklyn, NY with some travel to other boroughs.

Job Description TITLE: Peer Outreach Worker REPORTS TO: Bronx Street Outreach Coordinator FLSA CODE: Full-time, 35 hours per week PROGRAM: Bronx Street Outreach Program - 953 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10459 Our Mission: Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration. If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real. In addition, Odyssey House offers (for full-time employees): • A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week), • Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule, • Life Insurance, • Medical Insurance (Two Plans), • Dental and Vision Insurance, • Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage), • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, • Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account, • 403(b) Plan, • Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit, • Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford), • Commuter Benefits, • Educational Assistance Programs, • Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits, • RUFit?! Fitness Program, • Pet Insurance, • Legal Assistance, • Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare Peer Outreach Workers play a central role in Odyssey House’s Bronx Street Outreach Program, using lived experience to build trust, reduce harm, and connect individuals with lifesaving services. Working in high-need Bronx neighborhoods, Peer Outreach Workers provide compassionate, low-threshold support and linkages to treatment, housing, mental health, and other essential resources. Description of Duties and Responsibilities. ▪ Engage PWUD and community members in parks, encampments, transit hubs, shelters, and other high-need areas. ▪ Distribute naloxone, fentanyl/xylazine test strips, sterile supplies, wound care kits, hygiene kits, and other harm reduction materials. ▪ Provide overdose prevention education and train individuals and families in naloxone administration. ▪ Offer peer support, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed engagement strategies to build trust. ▪ Support clients with navigation of Medicaid, housing, benefits, and treatment referrals, including warm handoffs and accompaniment to appointments. ▪ Conduct field-based behavioral health screenings (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) and refer clients to appropriate providers. ▪ Maintain accurate outreach records and ensure timely documentation of encounters, referrals, and outcomes. ▪ Collaborate with community partners to expand access to harm reduction and treatment services ▪ Participate in ongoing training, group supervision, and reflective practice sessions. Qualifications for Position: 1. Must have lived experience with substance use, recovery, and/or harm reduction., 2. Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential is required or must be obtained within one year of hire., 3. Previous experience in street outreach, harm reduction services, or peer navigation is strongly preferred. Skills and Knowledge Required: Strong skills in trauma-informed care, harm reduction practices, overdose prevention, and motivational interviewing are essential, along with the ability to engage clients with empathy and respect. Knowledge of community resources and benefits navigation is preferred, and bilingual ability is strongly valued. Amount of travel and any other special conditions or requirements: Regular local travel required, valid NYS driver’s license strongly preferred. Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.