New Alternatives For Children
Social Worker – Partners in Parenting Program
New Alternatives For Children, New York, New York, us, 10261
Social Worker – Partners in Parenting Program
New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not‑for‑profit agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs. NAC is currently seeking a Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor/Case Planner to join its Partners in Parenting program, a home‑ and community‑based aftercare initiative that serves families who have transitioned out of preventive services and foster care. The goal of the program is to prevent a family’s repeat involvement in child welfare by helping families remain intact while ensuring caregivers receive the appropriate support to meet all their children’s physical, developmental, educational, social/emotional, and mental health needs.
We require a candidate who is strength‑based, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and committed to family preservation and resilience. This role is flexible, allowing for work‑from‑home when not in the field, and is a rewarding opportunity to build strong relationships with at‑risk families and to collaborate with an innovative multidisciplinary team.
Title of Position : Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor/Case Planner
Position Type : Full‑time
Location : 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Department : Partners in Parenting Program
Salary :
Bachelor‑Level: $50,000 – $55,000 (additional compensation for bilingual skills – English/Spanish)
Master‑Level: $60,000 – $65,000 (additional compensation for bilingual skills – English/Spanish and licenses such as LMSW, LMHC, etc.)
Work Hours : Generally 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; must be flexible to meet the needs of working parents.
Essential Functions
Provide family‑centered case management and clinical services using individual, family, and group modalities.
Conduct home and community‑based visits to families based on case acuity.
Ensure adherence to agency and programmatic policies and regulations; complete all required documentation in our electronic health record system, including service plans and progress notes.
Provide comprehensive psychosocial needs assessments to determine individualized and family services and interventions.
Participate as a team member in monthly case reviews.
Coordinate services recommended by NAC’s interdisciplinary treatment team, which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, educators, resource advocates, and homelessness prevention services.
Provide care coordination with doctors, schools, mental health clinics, and community‑based organizations.
Provide information, referral, and advocacy services.
Attend weekly individual supervision, on‑site clinical and mental‑health training, and social‑justice discussions.
Receive credit toward NYS LCSW and LMHC licensing requirements. Free CEUs are available to licensed social workers (LMSW/LCSW) along with licensing prep courses for MSWs and MHCs who have completed probation.
Required Education And Experience
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or case management (with applicable experience).
Minimum Requirements
Some knowledge of health‑related factors in working with children with disabilities, medical complexity, and behavioral health conditions.
Prior experience in child welfare, mental health, health care settings, or case management.
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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We require a candidate who is strength‑based, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and committed to family preservation and resilience. This role is flexible, allowing for work‑from‑home when not in the field, and is a rewarding opportunity to build strong relationships with at‑risk families and to collaborate with an innovative multidisciplinary team.
Title of Position : Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor/Case Planner
Position Type : Full‑time
Location : 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Department : Partners in Parenting Program
Salary :
Bachelor‑Level: $50,000 – $55,000 (additional compensation for bilingual skills – English/Spanish)
Master‑Level: $60,000 – $65,000 (additional compensation for bilingual skills – English/Spanish and licenses such as LMSW, LMHC, etc.)
Work Hours : Generally 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; must be flexible to meet the needs of working parents.
Essential Functions
Provide family‑centered case management and clinical services using individual, family, and group modalities.
Conduct home and community‑based visits to families based on case acuity.
Ensure adherence to agency and programmatic policies and regulations; complete all required documentation in our electronic health record system, including service plans and progress notes.
Provide comprehensive psychosocial needs assessments to determine individualized and family services and interventions.
Participate as a team member in monthly case reviews.
Coordinate services recommended by NAC’s interdisciplinary treatment team, which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, educators, resource advocates, and homelessness prevention services.
Provide care coordination with doctors, schools, mental health clinics, and community‑based organizations.
Provide information, referral, and advocacy services.
Attend weekly individual supervision, on‑site clinical and mental‑health training, and social‑justice discussions.
Receive credit toward NYS LCSW and LMHC licensing requirements. Free CEUs are available to licensed social workers (LMSW/LCSW) along with licensing prep courses for MSWs and MHCs who have completed probation.
Required Education And Experience
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or case management (with applicable experience).
Minimum Requirements
Some knowledge of health‑related factors in working with children with disabilities, medical complexity, and behavioral health conditions.
Prior experience in child welfare, mental health, health care settings, or case management.
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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