THE JEWISH BOARD
For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
Location: 463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018, US
Purpose: To support comprehensive behavioral health services across multiple Youth and Family Division programs.
Position Overview The Youth and Families Division seeks a compassionate, dynamic, and adaptable Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (Floater) to provide high-quality, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed behavioral health services across multiple programs within the division. The floater clinician will play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of care, supporting program needs, and providing clinical expertise wherever needed. This temporary assignment model enables uninterrupted delivery of high-quality services and mitigates staffing gaps.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Services: Provide individual, group, and family counseling to youth and families using evidence-based interventions and best practice models.
Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develop and update individualized treatment plans, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
Program Support: Float between various youth and family programs, stepping in to support staff absences, increased caseloads, or programmatic needs.
Crisis Intervention: Provide timely crisis assessment and intervention for youth and families experiencing acute behavioral health challenges.
Case Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal teams, school personnel, medical providers, child welfare agencies, juvenile justice, and other stakeholders.
Family Engagement: Foster strong, supportive relationships with families and caregivers, providing psychoeducation, resources, and support to enhance family functioning and engagement in care.
Professional Development: Participate in ongoing supervision, team meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Compliance: Adhere to all legal, ethical, and professional standards, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and reporting requirements.
Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission and effectiveness of the Youth and Families Division.
Core Competencies
Adaptability – Quickly acclimate to new teams, settings, and clinical needs.
Empathy – Demonstrate genuine empathy and respect for individuals and families.
Problem‑Solving – Approach complex clinical and systemic issues creatively and collaboratively.
Ethical Practice – Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality.
Teamwork – Value collaboration and communication with colleagues and external partners.
Initiative – Proactively seek opportunities to contribute and support program goals.
Education & Training Required
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT, or equivalent in New York State.
Minimum of two years post‑master’s experience providing behavioral health services to youth and family populations.
Experience Required
Working with diverse populations and commitment to cultural humility, equity, and inclusion.
Understanding of child and adolescent development, family systems, and impact of trauma.
Ability to navigate Electronic Health Record systems and maintain detailed documentation.
Strong crisis intervention and risk assessment skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
Flexibility to move seamlessly among various programs and adapt to changing clinical environments.
Reliable transportation; ability to travel between program sites as needed, working in all five boroughs.
Successful completion of required training related to program models, evidence‑based models, trauma‑informed training, therapeutic crisis intervention, and agency annual trainings.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within first 90 days.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant language).
Fingerprinting by OCFS, OMH, DOE, and SCR cleared.
Preferred Qualifications
LCSW
Experience with community‑based, school‑based, and/or residential behavioral health programs.
Familiarity with systems of care, wraparound services, and multi‑agency coordination.
Additional certifications/trained in evidence‑based models MST, DBT, CBT, and/or Youth ACT.
Trauma‑informed training and experience.
Bilingual a plus but not required.
Computer Skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Work, Power Point).
Manual Dexterity
Ability to read/input data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports, and Electronic Health Records.
Input data into various agency and city/state electronic health records.
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
Work Environment / Physical Effort
On‑site within various program locations, including outpatient offices, schools, residential facilities, and home/community settings as well as virtually.
Telehealth services may be required based on program needs.
Exposure to emotionally intense situations; requires stress management and self‑care.
Variable work schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet client and program needs.
Must be able to utilize public transportation.
Must be able to walk multiple flights of stairs to access clients in walk‑up buildings.
Must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot, and cell phone weighing up to approximately ten pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Location: 463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018, US
Purpose: To support comprehensive behavioral health services across multiple Youth and Family Division programs.
Position Overview The Youth and Families Division seeks a compassionate, dynamic, and adaptable Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (Floater) to provide high-quality, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed behavioral health services across multiple programs within the division. The floater clinician will play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of care, supporting program needs, and providing clinical expertise wherever needed. This temporary assignment model enables uninterrupted delivery of high-quality services and mitigates staffing gaps.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Services: Provide individual, group, and family counseling to youth and families using evidence-based interventions and best practice models.
Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develop and update individualized treatment plans, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
Program Support: Float between various youth and family programs, stepping in to support staff absences, increased caseloads, or programmatic needs.
Crisis Intervention: Provide timely crisis assessment and intervention for youth and families experiencing acute behavioral health challenges.
Case Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal teams, school personnel, medical providers, child welfare agencies, juvenile justice, and other stakeholders.
Family Engagement: Foster strong, supportive relationships with families and caregivers, providing psychoeducation, resources, and support to enhance family functioning and engagement in care.
Professional Development: Participate in ongoing supervision, team meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Compliance: Adhere to all legal, ethical, and professional standards, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and reporting requirements.
Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission and effectiveness of the Youth and Families Division.
Core Competencies
Adaptability – Quickly acclimate to new teams, settings, and clinical needs.
Empathy – Demonstrate genuine empathy and respect for individuals and families.
Problem‑Solving – Approach complex clinical and systemic issues creatively and collaboratively.
Ethical Practice – Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality.
Teamwork – Value collaboration and communication with colleagues and external partners.
Initiative – Proactively seek opportunities to contribute and support program goals.
Education & Training Required
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT, or equivalent in New York State.
Minimum of two years post‑master’s experience providing behavioral health services to youth and family populations.
Experience Required
Working with diverse populations and commitment to cultural humility, equity, and inclusion.
Understanding of child and adolescent development, family systems, and impact of trauma.
Ability to navigate Electronic Health Record systems and maintain detailed documentation.
Strong crisis intervention and risk assessment skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
Flexibility to move seamlessly among various programs and adapt to changing clinical environments.
Reliable transportation; ability to travel between program sites as needed, working in all five boroughs.
Successful completion of required training related to program models, evidence‑based models, trauma‑informed training, therapeutic crisis intervention, and agency annual trainings.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within first 90 days.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant language).
Fingerprinting by OCFS, OMH, DOE, and SCR cleared.
Preferred Qualifications
LCSW
Experience with community‑based, school‑based, and/or residential behavioral health programs.
Familiarity with systems of care, wraparound services, and multi‑agency coordination.
Additional certifications/trained in evidence‑based models MST, DBT, CBT, and/or Youth ACT.
Trauma‑informed training and experience.
Bilingual a plus but not required.
Computer Skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Work, Power Point).
Manual Dexterity
Ability to read/input data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports, and Electronic Health Records.
Input data into various agency and city/state electronic health records.
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
Work Environment / Physical Effort
On‑site within various program locations, including outpatient offices, schools, residential facilities, and home/community settings as well as virtually.
Telehealth services may be required based on program needs.
Exposure to emotionally intense situations; requires stress management and self‑care.
Variable work schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet client and program needs.
Must be able to utilize public transportation.
Must be able to walk multiple flights of stairs to access clients in walk‑up buildings.
Must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot, and cell phone weighing up to approximately ten pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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