Job Description

Title : Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Reports to: Clinical Director

Department: Mental Health

Location: Bronx, NY

Classification: Part - Time | Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9AM - 5PM Flexible Hours

About The Organization

Children of Promise, NYC’s (CPNYC) reimagines a just society that values the purpose of every child impacted by mass incarceration and removes barriers to create opportunities for children to thrive and achieve their full potential. CPNYC’s mission is to support and advocate for the children of incarcerated parents while speaking out against root causes that affect the communities we serve, including systemic racism, poverty, and bias in our nation’s criminal justice system. CPNYC has successfully developed an innovative model, the only one of its kind in New York City, which co-locates a licensed mental health clinic and children's centers in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx. CPNYC provides an array of youth development programming and services tailored to each child's individual strengths and challenges and fosters a unique uplifting environment to foster hope and resilience.

Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Clinician is to provide clinical services to 15-18 clients and their family members and complete documentation regarding the provision of these services. The Director of Mental Health also supports the agency in supervising the Clinicians and in other necessary responsibilities of the Mental Health team as necessary. This position reports to the Director of Mental Health Services and works closely with the Program Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide clinical services to individual participants and their family members, through weekly individual and family psychotherapy sessions of 30-45 minutes in length
• Conduct case management for individuals and families who are impacted by incarceration through advocacy in schools, court and contact with ACS and foster care agencies
• Complete clinical documentation to sustain the regulations and requirements outlined by the Office of Mental Health, including Progress Notes, Contact Notes, Treatment Plans, Annual Comprehensive Updates, Assessments, Consent Forms, and any other related necessary documentation
• Coordinate all necessary forms of communication and introductions to new mentors and therapeutic supportive team members
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Mental Health services to communicate the mission, services and structure of our organization to outside agencies, press, and universities as these inquiries arise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Licensed Master’s degree in Social Work is required
• SIFI Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certification preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (especially important for Bronx location)
• Minimum of three years experience in social work field
• A demonstrated ability to coordinate, inspire, and motivate others
• High level of communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience working in an ethnically diverse community
• Clear background check and clear fingerprinting from OMH
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Excellent computer skills

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The hourly rate range for this position is $35.00-$45.00 per hour. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment and people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply.

Children of Promise, NYC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Job Type: Part-time

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