Caseworker - Social Work

For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has delivered innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.

Purpose The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.

Position Overview This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. care coordination; Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve

Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care

Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision

Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources

Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures

Educational / Training Required Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program AND a New York State License or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC); Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or social work (LMSW) required

Experience Required / Language Preference Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred

Fluency in a second language is preferred

Computer Skills Required Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software

Experience with tele mental health platforms a plus

Visual and Manual Dexterity The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs

Work Environment / Physical Effort Hybrid work setting. Position entails a combination of in person and remote work. Travel required between program locations and other Jewish Board sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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