Description

The Clinician in the School Based Mental Health Program is responsible for providing high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive therapeutic services to children and their families. The clinician will deliver individual, group, and family therapy within a clinical setting, maintain all required documentation in compliance with OMH and agency standards, and collaborate with internal teams, schools, and external partners to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

• Clinicians are responsible for meeting monthly productivity goals and completing their notes in accordance with agency policy.
• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents.
• Develop, implement, and update treatment plans based on client needs and in alignment with OMH regulations.
• Provide ongoing individual, group, and family psychotherapy using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of clinical services in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Engage parents and caregivers in the treatment process through regular communication and psychoeducation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, supervision, team meetings, and professional development trainings.
• Coordinate care with school staff, external providers, case managers, and referral sources.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Support interns and junior staff as needed under supervision guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to all clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Schedule and Work Environment:

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Services may be delivered in-person at the clinic or via telehealth, based on program needs. Flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution required.
• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent in the state of New York required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents required.
• Experience working within a school-based environment or educational setting required.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and mental health disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to conduct assessments and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate clinical documentation.
• Capacity to manage a diverse caseload and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work with diverse populations.

Benefits 

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.  

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

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