Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Clinical Support Program • Brooklyn, NY • Full-Time

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Location: Specified Brooklyn ACS Offices

Salary Range: $71,300–$75,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

Role Overview

Rising Ground's Clinical Support Program embeds professionals specializing in mental health, substance use, and intimate partner violence into child protective work in Brooklyn. Working closely with Administration for Children's Services (ACS) staff and families, the team assesses needs, recommends services, and connects families with appropriate supports to strengthen child safety and family outcomes.

As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, you will provide direct clinical services, guidance, training, and support to an ACS CPS team. You will assess families' mental health needs, assist with referrals for subsequent treatment, and provide warm handoffs to community-based providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to families referred to Child Protective Services (CPS), including assessment of needs.
• Participate in planning conferences and provide clinical guidance to the CPS team on families' mental health needs.
• Coordinate individualized internal and external referrals with the Access and Referral Department, and provide warm handoffs to community-based mental health providers.
• Facilitate training for the clinical team and ACS CPS staff.
• Participate in relevant internal and external meetings.
• Provide after-hours consultation coverage as needed.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

This description does not cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Active clinical license (LMSW, LMFT, LCAT, or LMHC); limited permits are not accepted.
• Experience or expertise in mental health diagnostics.
• Experience and comfort using evidence-based models and multiple assessment measures.
• Commitment to a healing-centered, family-driven, anti-oppressive approach.
• Strong organization and self-motivation, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and collaborate effectively.
• Familiarity with Connections.

Supervisory Responsibility

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Corporate office, field, and clinic settings.
• Daily in-person work at Specified Brooklyn ACS Offices or in the community as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position, Monday through Friday. Work hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with after-hours consultation coverage as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)

Additional Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to travel to and work in Specified Brooklyn ACS Offices.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required.
• Ability to travel within the community and conduct visits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment