Senior Mental Health Specialist

Overview Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMFT) to join the Montefiore/UBA team in providing expert assessment and consultation services at the intersection of mental health, intimate partner violence (IPV), and substance use within the child welfare system. Clinicians will provide assessments and consultations to families referred by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in the Bronx. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about applying their expertise across diverse populations and supporting families with complex needs. Location and Terms Bronx, New York • Grant Funded • Department: CMO - UBA Child Welfare • Bargaining Unit: 1199 • Work Shift: Day • Work Days: MON-FRI • Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM–5 PM • Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 hours • Hourly Rate: $39.40 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. Key Responsibilities Conduct thorough clinical assessments for children, caregivers, and families involved in the child welfare system. Provide consultation on mental health concerns, IPV, and co-occurring substance use issues, offering actionable recommendations to staff and teams. Apply a developmental and lifespan perspective, drawing on experience across multiple age groups. Collaborate with child protection staff, supervisors, and providers to strengthen case planning and service connections. Ensure that assessments and consultations are timely, accurate, and clinically sound, with a focus on safety, stability, and family well-being. What We’re Looking For Licensed LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (required) 5+ years of clinical experience providing direct services to children, adults, and/or families 2+ years working within the child welfare system or with families affected by child welfare involvement Strong clinical knowledge of mental health, intimate partner violence, and substance use and their intersections Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, practical recommendations A trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to clinical work Spanish speaking preferred Why Join Us Apply your clinical expertise to cases that directly impact child and family safety Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary team with opportunities for professional growth Engage in meaningful consultation that bridges clinical practice and child welfare systems Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montefiore Health System