School Based Mental Health Clinician

About Graham Windham:

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

GW Community School Program in conjunction with Graham Windham Mental Health Program is seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to work in our school-based program working with families, children in grades 6-8, and working closely with the school staff. The school is part of the Community School Renewal project and will include being part of a dynamic team comprised of the Director of Programs, a Family Coordinator, School Social Worker, as well as working closely with the school staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings, outreach, intakes, individual, group and family therapy.
• Provide push-ins and collaborative work with teachers, school-based support staff, students and families
• Provide evidenced based treatment including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).
• Respond to student and family crises and provide de-escalation and support
• Proactively work with school staff and faculty to case finding, monitoring, communication
• Facilitate professional development opportunities to school faculty and partners
• Complete documentation, progress notes and quarterly treatment plans in concurrently with clients and in accordance with OMH regulations.
• Complete all responsibilities related to timely billing daily.
• Perform off-site services where indicated, including home visits and hospitals
• Attend and participate in supervision, staff meetings and training.

Position Qualifications:

• MSW with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a school based, residential setting; Limited permit eligible.
• Knowledge of trauma work, evidence-based treatments, and child welfare are a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Good quality computer and communication skills

Salary & Compensation:

• Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $29.67/hour ($54,000.00/year)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year, and eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans (pension and 403B thrift), career coaching via Bravely, and more!

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.