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Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of New York upon hire or obtain licensure within three (3) months of hire, and have a master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work. Deliver enhanced mental health services: conduct biopsychosocial assessment, prov

Preferred Education and/or experience: Required Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health field with a minimum of three years of professional mental health experience (depending on program size and complexity) including at least three years (depending on program size and com

Master's degree and licensure required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor (i. The Therapist will provide comprehensive trauma-informed individual and group counseling services to survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), the Person Causing Harm (PCH), and chil

Job Description Licensed Mental Health Counselor Opportunities in New York (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW) Join a team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes across New York. We are hiring Licensed Therapists to help bridge the gap in mental health care. Position Information: • Job Type: Full-Time, • Conduct clinical assessments., • Develop and execute treatment plans., • Educate clients on mental health practices., • Coordinate care with a team of specialists., • A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field., • Active New York State licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)., • Medical, dental, and vision insurance., • 401(k) with employer contributions.

Under the direction of the Assistant Community School Director and his/her designee, provides mental health services to children, adolescents and their families using various social work methods, including individual, group and family therapy. Ensures that all patients, (students, participants, memb

Job Description Summary of Art Teacher-Special Education The Art Teacher provides direct and appropriate individualized instruction based on objectives in art according to the New York Learning Standards and develops social skills while maintaining classroom discipline and safety. The Art Teacher collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes teaching assistants, teacher aides, social workers, parents/guardians, residential staff, administration, and other professionals in the education and treatment of each child. The Art Teacher reports student progress by reviewing the IEP on a quarterly basis, completing a daily computer log, participating in quarterly Planning Conferences, and by issuing report cards. Schedule: Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm daily, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Entry Level Qualifications of Art Teacher-Special Education • Certification in Special Education with an art background or Certified in Art with Special Education experience., • Teaching Experience Preferred., • Must be willing to both work with and seek to increase their sensitivity and competency in working with clients with diverse characteristics that may include, but are not limited to any of the following: race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical and mental health histories, and differing socio-economic backgrounds., • Must be willing and flexible in service provision to clients in terms of location of services, which may include, but are not limited to: in agency facilities, in the client’s home, in the client’s community, at the client’s school, in another service provider, etc. as indicated by the nature of service and the client’s needs., • Must be willing and able to participate in the supervision of all teaching assistants/teacher aides that work in the classroom., • Supports overall strategic plan of the organization., • Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments., • Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs. Physical Requirements of Art Teacher- Special Education • Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint., • Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, and lift weights of up to 30 lbs., • Have the physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child., • Adherence to all policies and procedures., • Punctual and regular attendance as scheduled., • Safe and successful performance of job tasks., • Willingness to be flexible and collaborate with all team members, willingness to go beyond the bounds of normal responsibilities to ensure safety and effectiveness of school., • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the incumbent. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor., • Personal and sick time, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Benefits, • 401(k) Employer Contributions, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flex Spending Accounts, • Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance, • Professional Development Working Conditions of Art Teacher- Special Education • 10-month school year and 6-week summer program*:, • Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm daily, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference: 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Job Description Reports To: Program Director of Children’s Advocacy Services Program: Cross Systems Unit Location: Westchester County Department of Social Services - White Plains, NY Hours Per Week: 35 FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary Range: $54,000-$58,000 Summary Description: The Cross Systems Unit provides community-based care coordination services for children ages 10 to 18 who have behavioral health issues that have led to psychiatric hospitalization or have put the child at risk for an out-of-home placement. The Individualized Care Coordinator (ICC) is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of an individualized, community-based plan of social, emotional, and medical services for children and adolescents who have a serious emotional disturbance. The work focuses on preventing out of home placements, emergency room visits, and psychiatric hospitalizations. The Individualized Care Coordinator (ICC) is a planning and problem-solving position that in collaboration with the Department of Social Services overcomes obstacles faced by the client such as system rigidity, fragmented services, under-utilization of services and lack of accessibility to certain services and resources. In contrast to traditional case management approaches, which are often tied to single clinical disciplines or to a single service system, ICC’s are intended and empowered to cut across organizational and disciplinary boundaries. Responsibilities: • Provide outreach to engage children and families who are eligible for the program., • Conduct a comprehensive, strengths-based assessment of the child and family and their service needs., • Develop a child and family specific service plan in collaboration with each family., • Assist families in securing identified services and advocating to other systems for the provision of these services in an individualized and collaborative manner., • Facilitate the creation of a support network for each child and family; convene regular meetings of the family and monitor progress towards jointly developed service goals., • Facilitate ongoing communication among the child, family and community providers., • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization to children and families in the program as needed., • Develop knowledge of and positive relationships with the multiple systems serving families and youth in Westchester County., • Document client progress and maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures., • Practice with a person-centered, trauma-informed philosophy in alignment with the values of Greater Mental Health of New York., • Other designated or related duties. Competencies: • Must be knowledgeable of mental health diagnoses, suicide assessments, and psychopharmacology., • Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system., • Experience in understanding family systems based on diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds., • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • ICC is expected to complete documentation in a timely manner, as per DSS contract and agency’s standards., • ICC is expected to visit families a minimum of two times per month as per DSS contract requirements. Requirements: • The Individualized Care Coordinator must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the human service field and two years of experience in providing direct services or linking children to a broad array of services or a Master’s Degree in the human service field with one year of experience., • Strong computer knowledge: typing, communication tools, scheduling tools and web browsers., • Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system., • Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality., • The Individualized Care Coordinator must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier., • The Individualized Care Coordinator must maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification., • The Individualized Care Coordinator must be cleared NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search., • The Individualized Care Coordinator must be cleared by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the New York State Medicaid Exclusion List., • The Individualized Care Coordinator must be cleared by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for instances of child abuse and/or neglect., • The Individualized Care Coordinator must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship., • Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking)., • Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required., • Strong computer knowledge: typing, communication tools, scheduling tools and web browsers., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management systems., • Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking)., • Must be cleared and maintain clearance by applicable regulatory clearances as required., • Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Special Considerations: • Must be able to meet with families when youth are out of school during after-school hours., • This is a mobile position requiring field work., • Hours per week, reporting structure, and location are subject to change per program needs. Mandated Reporter: This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report. 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 the Human Resources Department.

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Case Manager-NYSSHP Singles/Yonkers RA Program DEPARTMENT: Adult Housing & Services Department FLSA: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Director LOCATION: Yonkers, NY SALARY: $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 SUMMARY: The Housing Retention Case Manager provides, home-based services and support to disable, non-disable, employed and employable single adults in permanent housing. Participants are provided with a variety of services to promote housing stability and individual well-being. Housing Retention Case Manger is responsible for following up with Coordinated Entry referrals, for completing the lease packets, ensure the administrative compliance and collection of rent, delivery of rent, for site owned or managed by Westhab. The Housing Retention Case Manager must diligently work to protect and preserve the quality of life in, and the value of, the properties which they are assigned to manage. This position requires a 24/7 work phone availability in case of any emergency. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for conducting clients’ intakes and obtain needed documentation to ensure clients eligibility for the referred department/program. Maintains monthly and accurate and up today progress notes in HMIS as directed., • Able to travel within the Westchester County and attend DSS/SSI/SSD or medical appointment for the clients if needed., • Able to work one or two weekend day in the year as requested by Director, if needed. Able to work some evenings during the month if needed and as requested by Director, • Works closely with the Department of Social Services and the Westhab Housing Department staff to achieve client’s permanent housing goals as well as with shelter and transitional shelter staff., • Works closely with Westhab various department to ensure compliance, and program safety; Compliance Department, Security Department and the Facility Maintenance Department., • Attends weekly cross departments meetings and others as required. Create and maintain ongoing communication, both verbal and written, between all parties involved (Shelters, DSS, and collaborating agencies, etc.), • Identify client’s barriers and develops a service plan with clients to address the identify barriers. Responsible for referring clients to mental health and substance abuse services if needed., • Promotes housing stability and individual well-being during program enrollment. Conducts monthly room inspections and building inspections., • Responsible for collecting and submitting all of the initial and or lease documents as directed by program director., • Responsible for reports, assessments, HQS Inspection, HUD required documentation completion and rent reasonableness in a timely manner. Responsible for keeping the client’s folders up today., • Requires the completion of various programmatic time sheets and activity log along with maintaining Google calendar updated., • Ensures that clients are following the program rules and regulations. Responsible for conducting daily wellness check with the most vulnerable clients. Serves as mediator for the clients when needed. Knowledge of crisis interventions technics., • Responsible for scheduling monthly client’s meetings in person to sign needed documentation or as often as needed. Identify program needs and makes recommendations. Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree required in social work or related field preferred, with two years’ experience in direct client services. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. Detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance packets. Excellent written and communication skills. Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to meet a demanding workload. Knowledge of community services, conflict and resolution, and strengths based case management. Some evenings and weekends as needed. Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

Job Description Position Title: Case Manager Location: On Site – Englewood, NJ Department: Clinical Reports to: Clinical Director Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications Boca Recovery Center Website About Boca Recovery Center Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts, we deliver evidence-based clinical care in a supportive, structured environment. Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered services that promote lasting recovery. Position Overview The Case Manager plays a vital role in supporting clients throughout their treatment journey by providing comprehensive case management services. This includes assisting with discharge planning, resource linkage, documentation, and advocacy. The ideal candidate will be organized, empathetic, and equipped with the knowledge to support clients with a variety of social, financial, and behavioral needs. Requirements Key Responsibilities • Case Management & Client Support, • Complete initial and ongoing case management assessments., • Evaluate client strengths and needs across medical, psychological, social, financial, and employment domains., • Assist with scheduling medical, dental, and other ancillary appointments., • Provide support for clients applying for food assistance or managing FMLA/unemployment paperwork., • Help clients develop life skills including budgeting, communication, critical thinking, and personal care., • Assist with job searches, resume writing, and interview preparation., • Help clients manage finances and bill payments while in treatment., • Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare services, to include booking travel and locating appropriate step-down programming for outpatient programming and/or counseling services., • Arrange placement in halfway houses or aftercare facilities as needed., • Ensure continuity of care through proper linkage to ongoing services., • Community Resource Coordination, • Communicate with employers, landlords, probation officers, legal representatives, and family members., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, services provided, and discharge planning., • Uphold all policies regarding client confidentiality and documentation standards., • Maintain prompt and regular attendance., • Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members., • Support and uphold all organizational practices, policies, and ethical guidelines., • Valid State Driver’s License required., • Minimum of a High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred., • CPR certification required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire)., • A minimum of 1 year of experience in substance abuse treatment or a related field preferred., • Strong communication skills with clients, team members, and supervisors., • Ability to maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries., • Highly organized and detail-oriented., • Computer literacy and ability to complete accurate documentation., • Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team., • Positive attitude and high emotional intelligence. Boca Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Health Insurance, • Retirement Plans, • Disability Coverage, • Paid Time Off

Job Description Program: Sterling Community Center Location: White Plains, NY (Onsite & Mobile) Hours Per Week: 21 FLSA Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt Salary Range: $19 - $24/per hr Summary Description: The Recovery Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from mental health challenges. This position involves providing personalized assistance, advocacy, and guidance to empower clients to achieve their goals and enhance their overall well-being. Responsibilities: • Engage with individuals receiving mental health services to build rapport and establish a trusting relationship., • Collaborate with clients to develop and implement personalized recovery plans., • Provide emotional support, encouragement, and crisis intervention as needed., • Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on skill-building, coping strategies, and goal setting., • Advocate for clients' needs and rights within the organization and in the community., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic care., • Assist clients in accessing and navigating community resources and support services., • Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of client interactions, progress, and setbacks., • Monitor and assess client progress in achieving recovery goals and adjust plans accordingly., • Participate in regular training and professional development opportunities. Competencies: • Empathy and compassion in working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges., • Excellent communication and active listening skills., • Knowledge of recovery-oriented principles and practices., • Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills., • Cultural competence and ability to work with a diverse client population., • Collaboration and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • Respect for confidentiality and ethical standards. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • Successful implementation and progress in individualized recovery plans., • Attendance and engagement in group sessions and activities., • Timely and accurate documentation of client interactions., • Collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams., • Reduction in crisis situations and improvement in coping skills., • Professional growth and development through ongoing training. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field., • Minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health or related roles., • Knowledge of recovery-oriented principles and trauma-informed care., • Certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) is a plus., • Familiarity with community resources and support services., • Ability to work flexible hours based on client needs., • Commitment to ongoing professional development. Special Considerations: • Hours per week, reporting structure, and location are subject to change per program needs. Mandated Reporter: This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report. 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 the Human Resources Department.