Mental Health Clinician

About Rising GroundFounded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.About the ProgramIn this new Clinical Support Program, Rising Ground will embed licensed professionals specializing in mental health, substance misuse, and intimate partner violence directly into child protective work in Brooklyn. These clinicians will collaborate closely with ACS staff and families to assess needs, provide tailored service recommendations, and ensure families are connected to appropriate supports. By integrating clinical expertise into frontline decision-making, Rising Ground will play a vital role in enhancing child safety and strengthening family outcomes across the borough.About the Role The full-time Clinician provides direct clinical services and clinical guidance, training, and support to an ACS Child Protective Services team. The clinician works collaboratively with the CPS team, providing feedback on a family's mental health needs, assisting with referrals for subsequent mental health treatment and providing warm hand offs to community based providers.This position requires daily in-person presence at an ACS field office in Brooklyn or in the community as needed. Occasional travel to other agency sites or meetings may also be required.What You'll DoProvide direct clinical work to families referred to Child Protective Services, including assessment of needsActively participate in planning conferences, acting as mental health expertEnsure that internal and external referrals are individualized and tailored to meet families' needs, working collaboratively with our Access and Referral DepartmentEnsure that warm handoffs occur in making referralsFacilitate trainings for the clinical team and the ACS CPS teamParticipate in all relevant internal and external meetingsProvide after hour coverage for consultation, as neededOther duties as requiredYour QualificationsMust have an active Clinical License (LMSW, LMFC, LCAT, LMHC)Experience/expertise in mental health diagnosticsExperience and comfort with Evidence Based Models and multiple assessment measuresMeaningful commitment to practicing from a healing-centered, family-driven, anti-oppressive stanceHighly organized, self-motivated worker who can easily manage competing demandsCreative problem-solver who anticipates challenges and seizes opportunities for collaborationFamiliarity with ConnectionsPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Supervisory ResponsibilityNoWork Environment:Clinic/Field/Corporate OfficePosition Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in our Brooklyn, New York Hub and specified ACS Field Offices. Work hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with availability for after-hour consultation.Additional Requirements:Authorized to work in the U.S.Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)Ability to travel and work in ACS field office in BrooklynAbility to travel within the communityBenefits Offerings Includes:11 Paid HolidaysPaid Sick TimePaid VacationPaid Personal daysInsurance CoverageMedical - 3 plan optionsDental - 2 plan optionsVision - 1 plan optionEqual Employment Opportunity StatementIt is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Created: 2026-05-16