Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St)

$62,400-$70,000

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Foster Care Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, social worker will provide mental health services for children/adolescents and their families who are part of Children's Aid foster care program. Social worker will utilize evidence-based treatment modalities including individual and family therapy. These functions are performed under general supervision, necessitating the ability to exercise independent and sound judgement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the social and emotional needs of clients; develop comprehensive assessments for all clients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with the client and with family involved in clients' care.
• Provide ongoing direct counseling and crisis intervention for children/adolescents in foster care.
• Collaborate with foster care staff and other providers on treatment planning and evidence-based treatment.
• Maintains periodic contact with collaterals (foster parents, teachers, birth parents) and Children's Aid foster care team.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with OMH and ACS regulations.
• Attend all mental health trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Adhere to agency mission statement and I-CREATE values.
• Comply with all privacy laws including HIPAA, etc.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work ore related field required, LMSW or LCSW preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Knowledge of the DSM-V.
• Experience providing mental health services using evidence-based models preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledgeable about trauma and violence and the effects it has on children and families.
• Ability to work independently.
• Position requires working in person Bronx and remotely.