What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker-Early Childhood position at The Child Center of NY?
The Child Center of NY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families with the skills, opportunities, and emotional support needed to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953 by a community of parents, The Child Center now serves more than 21,700 children, youth, and families annually through a wide range of programs and services.
We are seeking a Bilingual Social Worker (Spanish/English) to join our innovative Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Initiative, serving children from birth to age five and their families. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while receiving extensive clinical supervision, professional development, and training through the ThriveNYC Mental Health Initiative.
Position Summary
The Bilingual Social Worker will provide evidence-based mental health services to young children and their families, supporting healthy child development, strengthening caregiver-child relationships, and addressing social, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
Key Responsibilities
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
We are seeking a Bilingual Social Worker (Spanish/English) to join our innovative Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Initiative, serving children from birth to age five and their families. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while receiving extensive clinical supervision, professional development, and training through the ThriveNYC Mental Health Initiative.
Position Summary
The Bilingual Social Worker will provide evidence-based mental health services to young children and their families, supporting healthy child development, strengthening caregiver-child relationships, and addressing social, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical services to children ages birth through five and their families in an Article 31 outpatient mental health clinic.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and other approved treatment modalities (training provided).
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including family functioning, developmental history, strengths, needs, and presenting concerns.
- Support families in addressing social determinants of health, including housing instability, illness, educational barriers, and access to community resources.
- Facilitate weekly Child-Parent Psychotherapy sessions and other therapeutic interventions designed to strengthen caregiver-child relationships.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress toward treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required records.
- Participate in weekly supervision and multidisciplinary team meetings to review cases, discuss treatment progress, and ensure quality care.
- Collaborate with internal and external service providers to coordinate care and support positive outcomes for children and families.
- Conduct community outreach, presentations, and workshops to increase awareness of early childhood mental health.
- Participate in case reviews and assist in developing recommendations and next steps for families and clinicians.
- Meet program performance metrics, productivity expectations, and quality-of-care standards.
- Attend required trainings, professional development workshops, and staff meetings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Active LMSW license in New York State or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Experience or strong interest in integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices, DSM diagnostic criteria, and trauma-informed care
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Bilingual skills (Spanish, Preferred)
- Experience in community mental health, outpatient, school-based, or integrated care settings
- Experience working with children, families, or justice-involved populations
- Familiarity with telehealth and hybrid service delivery
- Hybrid, Tuesday–Saturday
- Two evening shifts per week may be required
- Experience providing family-based, trauma-informed, or evidence-based mental health services.
- Familiarity with Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) or other early childhood mental health treatment models.
- Experience working with children who have physical, developmental, or chronic health conditions.
- Comprehensive clinical supervision and mentoring.
- Specialized training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and other evidence-based practices.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts children and families across New York communities.
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V