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Children's Aid Mental Health Social Worker in Bronx, New York
Mental Health Social Worker 5/3/24Full Time--Bronx
Job ID: 007041
Description:
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.
Essential Duties:
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.
Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Must abide by privacy laws, including HIPAA, etc.
In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work ore related field required.
Knowledge of the DSM-V
Position requires working in person Bronx and remotely.
Key Competencies:**
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.
Requirements:
Job Type Full Time
Location --Bronx
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