The Child Center of NY
Youth ACT Licensed Mental Health Professional - Manhattan
The Child Center of NY, New York, New York, us, 10261
Youth ACT Licensed Mental Health Professional - Manhattan
New York, NY, USA
Job Description The Child Center of NY
strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under‑served communities, our 1,000+ results‑oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Summary The Child Center of NY is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team for youth and families. The Youth ACT program provides intensive, community‑based services to children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and their families. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for delivering individualized, evidence‑based treatment to both the child and their caregivers, addressing the complex clinical and systemic needs of the family unit. This role involves providing direct therapeutic services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and engaging families in the home and community to support sustained recovery and improved functioning.
Essential Functions
Provide direct therapeutic services to clients and families using a variety of clinical modalities (individual, family, and group interventions).
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to each child and family’s needs.
Implement evidence‑based practices to address identified clinical, behavioral, and family system challenges.
Facilitate linkage to community resources and natural supports to strengthen the family’s ability to sustain progress.
Perform home and community visits as the primary setting for care delivery.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with city, state, and federal standards.
Participate in daily team meetings and weekly supervision to review cases, monitor progress, and ensure quality of care.
Provide consultation and collaboration with schools, ACS Child Protective Specialists, hospitals, and other service providers as appropriate.
Participate in case reviews and multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Share in rotating 24/7 on‑call coverage to provide crisis response and support to families.
Meet program quality standards and data metric requirements related to service delivery, documentation, and outcomes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, or related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families with serious emotional disturbance or behavioral health needs.
Strong engagement, crisis intervention, and family therapy skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team model.
Flexibility to provide services in the community, including homes, schools, and other settings.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered 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
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Job Description The Child Center of NY
strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under‑served communities, our 1,000+ results‑oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Summary The Child Center of NY is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team for youth and families. The Youth ACT program provides intensive, community‑based services to children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and their families. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for delivering individualized, evidence‑based treatment to both the child and their caregivers, addressing the complex clinical and systemic needs of the family unit. This role involves providing direct therapeutic services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and engaging families in the home and community to support sustained recovery and improved functioning.
Essential Functions
Provide direct therapeutic services to clients and families using a variety of clinical modalities (individual, family, and group interventions).
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to each child and family’s needs.
Implement evidence‑based practices to address identified clinical, behavioral, and family system challenges.
Facilitate linkage to community resources and natural supports to strengthen the family’s ability to sustain progress.
Perform home and community visits as the primary setting for care delivery.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with city, state, and federal standards.
Participate in daily team meetings and weekly supervision to review cases, monitor progress, and ensure quality of care.
Provide consultation and collaboration with schools, ACS Child Protective Specialists, hospitals, and other service providers as appropriate.
Participate in case reviews and multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Share in rotating 24/7 on‑call coverage to provide crisis response and support to families.
Meet program quality standards and data metric requirements related to service delivery, documentation, and outcomes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, or related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families with serious emotional disturbance or behavioral health needs.
Strong engagement, crisis intervention, and family therapy skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team model.
Flexibility to provide services in the community, including homes, schools, and other settings.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered 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
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