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The Jewish Board

Social Worker - Brooklyn

The Jewish Board, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Description 2020 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223, USA

Purpose The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high‑quality, evidence‑based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person‑centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, instill hope, and strengthen resilience. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities while celebrating the strengths of our communities.

Position Overview This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH‑certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and serve individuals of all ages and their families. Clinical services are provided using a trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, racially and culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.

Key Essential Functions

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments

Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients and family members; review and revise plans to reflect progress and changing goals

Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment, and crisis services/interventions

Maintain self‑reflection and self‑awareness of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and communities

Approach work with an anti‑racist lens and remain open to continuous learning and evolving practice

Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and community agencies to coordinate care

Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision

Be open and willing to receive constructive feedback

Maintain documentation according to Jewish Board standards, regulatory agencies, and funding source timeframes

Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as required by licensing boards, professional associations, and Jewish Board policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Functions May Include

Attend case conferences as needed

Maintain a steady and active caseload

Meet minimum expectations for kept visits

Educational / Training Required

Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program

New York State license or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Social Work (LMSW)

Experience Required / Language Preference

Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred

Fluency in a second language is preferred

Computer Skills Required

Experience documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office

Experience with tele‑mental‑health platforms is a plus

Visual and Manual Dexterity The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.

Work Environment / Physical Effort Hybrid work setting: a combination of in‑person and remote work. Allocation of time and locations will be developed in collaboration with the Senior Program Director, based on program and client needs. Travel between program locations and other Jewish Board sites is required.

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.

2020 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223, USA

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