School Based Mental Health Social Worker

Job Overview:

Division/Department:

Health & Wellness Hours:

35 hours per week,

Regular, Full Time Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm

Location:

Fully onsite in the

Lower East Side Pay Type:

Salary; $65,000 and $67,500 if

Bilingual Exemption Status:

Exempt Organizational Overview:

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs. Building on its 130+ year legacy of innovation and effective programming, Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York City's largest social service agencies.

Program Overview:

The Health & Wellness Division is a $10M program that provides a wide array of personalized behavioral health services to individuals coping with the challenges brought on by emotional problems and mental illness. As an NYS-certified Article 31 mental health facility, the clinic in this division delivers outpatient mental health services, crisis services, HIV family mental health services, vocational rehabilitation, parent education, and case management. Services are provided by culturally competent staff who can communicate in Chinese, Spanish, and English. These programs are designed to help individuals attain their full potential in an environment that values respect, dignity, caring, and integrity.

Qualifications:

LMHC/LMSW/LCSW

required or

MSW/LMHC

permit Clinical experience with children and families required Bilingual — Spanish Computer proficiency with knowledge of AWARDS is a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be organized and able to maintain up-to-date charting according to State regulations Knowledge of Play Therapy, Family Therapy, and/or Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy a plus

Knowledge of DSM IV and DSM V Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group and family services on-site, at school and at the clinic as needed, and via telehealth as needed. Provide home visits or community visits as needed Maintain collateral contracts with school personnel Provide intensive services for high-risk children Provide crisis intervention Collaborate with prescriber staff (PNP, MD, RN) Complete thorough mental health assessments, including psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, and risk assessments Participating in school-related events or workshops Facilitate community school-related workshop, group work, and presentation Commitment to at least 4 days of FFS in the summer months for case coverage (if taking a 10-month option) Other related duties as assigned

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Ability to walk on sidewalks, up and down stairs, and throughout the clinic consistently throughout each day Ability to carry folders, a tablet, a notebook, and a cell phone (up to 20 pounds) for several hours per day Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side