School Clinician

School Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT) - Bronx, NY (#3172)

Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

We are seeking a licensed School Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT) to join an expanding school program in the Bronx, NY. This role involves providing direct clinical services to adolescents and families in a school setting, with support from a peer navigator and interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $60,000 - $75,000 annually with a 10-month work program (summers off).
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• 11 paid holidays
• 25 PTOs (up to 10 accrued unused PTO days can be carried over to the next calendar days)
• Health Insurance (which includes medical, hospitalization, pharmacy, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Tax-deferred Child Care and Medical Plans
• HRA
• Life insurance coverage (100% employer paid)
• Transit discount for parking and MTA (Mass-transit or parking expenses via MasterCard)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition reduction rate on continuing education
• Other Benefits
• Dress down Fridays
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual holiday party
• Annual staff appreciation day
• Annual wellness week* where employees are encouraged to join events such as activities for self-care, nutrition, mental health, and physical health
• 1199 Union for employees who work in our Opioid Treatment Program
• Plum benefits
• Ongoing training for staff
• Annual staff surveys to recommend changes and share suggestions
• AFLAC
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday.
• Impactful Work: Empower adolescents and families through evidence-based mental health care in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy.
• Licensure/Certifications:
• Active NY State License (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT).
• Eligibility for NYS Child Abuse and Justice Center clearances.

• Experience:
• Must have 5 years of providing direct clinical services, preferably in a mental health setting addressing co-occurring disorders.
• Must have experience working with Adolescents/ Families in a clinical or school environment. 
• Must be eligible for clearance through the NYS Central Registry for Child Abuse and NYS Justice Center.
• Must have knowledge of chemical dependency.
• Must be very organized with excellent time management skills required to ensure seamless flow of clients in the clinic, timely submission of documentation, and billing-related documents.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with staff and colleagues and the ability to work as part of a team, and verbally express ideas and concepts clearly to others. 
• Must have excellent written communication skills and the ability to maintain charts as per policy and procedures.
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency; familiarity with EHR systems preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organization, time management, bilingual Spanish (preferred), and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• 100% amount of time will be spent delivering clinical services.
• Working with Adolescents and Families in a school/clinical setting.
• Provide DSM diagnostic assessment and treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations and referrals and document in accordance with regulatory agencies and policy and procedures.
• Implement interventions utilizing Evidence Based Practices
• Participate in (IDT) interdisciplinary treatment team meetings focused on client mental health care.
• Facilitate groups using Evidence Based Practices to assist and empower clients in improving their ability to manage their mental health needs and achieve recovery.
• Consultation/supervision with attending psychiatrist and mental health specialist on best course of treatment recommendations and dispositions.