Mental Health Worker Jobs

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

In this role you will:

The Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing case management services. Services include assistance with education, advocacy and providing linkages to social services such as screening for eligibility, benefits and counseling around specific needs.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts home, school and other visits as needed.
• Performs case management, including bringing together administrative, clinical and evaluative activities, treatment services, community agencies and other resources needed to assist clients to meet the goals of their treatment plan. Supports and advocates for clients in multi-disciplinary meetings, and periodically reassess and evaluates what has been accomplished.
• Meet performance expectations/metrics, as defined for the position within the assigned program.
• Maintains appropriate professional client care documentation including case management and individual notes in compliance with all city, state and federal standards of practice. Provides educational counseling and advocacy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.
• 2 years’ experience in related field.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse social, economic, and cultural groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Proficiency in Anasazi, Promis or Connections
• 3 years of experience providing related services to children and families.

What we can do for you :

• Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications.
• Work that makes a difference and impact your community.
• Professional development & career growth.

We also offer

• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Generous Paid Time Off

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

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