Therapist

Therapist

The Nathaniel Clinic, a program of CASES, provides compassionate, evidence-based outpatient mental health and substance use treatment to individuals impacted by the criminal legal system and the broader community. As part of CASES' mission to improve behavioral health, reduce incarceration, promote recovery, and increase public safety, clinicians deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that supports long-term stability and successful community integration.

Serving clients through our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Central Harlem and Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) program in the South Bronx, therapists conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, clinicians address mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and criminogenic risk factors while coordinating care with internal and external partners to improve health outcomes and expand access to high-quality behavioral health services for all members of the community.

Therapists conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with the use of validated screening tools to screen and assess for depression, trauma, substance use, and risk and needs associated with criminogenic risk. They develop person/family-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans and review in collaboration with client, collaterals, and consented stakeholders such as significant others, criminal justice personnel, primary care health provider, care coordinator, and schools. They coordinate cases with CASES psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, peers, case managers, and administrative staff.

Therapists use sequential evidence screening for risk of violence including suicide and utilize risk management protocols to appropriately manage and intervene. They ensure timely and accurate documentation using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); document all services in accordance with CASES policies, NYS Office of Mental Health regulations and all relevant federal laws. They conduct individual, family, group therapy as clinically indicated.

Therapists utilize best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with CASES' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and understanding incarceration on treatment engagement. They provide culturally competent services that are individualized to client needs and reflect the integration of race, ethnicity, culture, primary language, immigration status, developmental status, criminal justice status, sexuality, age, and gender.

Therapists participate in Quality Improvement Measures and utilize dashboard data reports from the EHR to track client progress with symptom reduction, increased functioning, and use objective data to determine treatment needs and to support discharge planning. They provide crisis intervention services as deemed appropriate and participate in the 24-hour emergency phone coverage on a rotating basis.

We are looking for a New York State LCSW/LMSW with a strong passion to work with those impacted by the criminal legal system. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in a clinic setting or at least two years of work experience at a licensed mental health or substance use program. Demonstrated expertise in recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice is required. Experience with diverse adults receiving mental health treatment, including delivery of treatment to individuals with serious mental illness, functional impairments and psychosocial needs (homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, unemployment) is also required. Candidates must feel comfortable with developing a group curriculum and facilitating or co-facilitating group psychotherapy. Therapist certification will be expected within three months of employment to receive the Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training Certificate (IMHATT). We're looking for someone who has the ability to build relationships across cultures and demonstrate respect for the communities we serve. We value lived experience and seek candidates who bring diverse perspectives, identities, and languages.

Fluency in Spanish, CASAC certification, and SIFI certification is preferred for candidates holding an LCSW.

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, vacation and paid time off – starting at 25 days, 12 paid holidays per year, retirement 403(b) competitive matching up to 6%, and an employee referral program.