4961A | Social Worker (Licensed)

Make a bigger difference WORKING WITH US The Jewish Board delivers innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. 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 others. Similarly, we support our employees through benefits like, professional development opportunities and paid supervision. Some of our other benefits include: 15 agency holidays and 15 sick days in addition to generous vacation days Health/dental/vision plans that are subsidized up to 80% Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Access to 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension ABOUT THE JOB The School Based Mental Health Prevention and Intervention program is a new program in "high-needs" middle and high schools which provides counseling, professional development, classroom observations, group therapy for at-risk groups, case management and community linkages/referrals, etc. The project offers both prevention work for the entire school population, screening and brief intervention for vulnerable populations (LBGTQ, new immigrants, etc.) and provides individual, family, group and collateral sessions for students and families with a behavioral health issues. This program aims to provide teachers with more options, increase student access to mental health services, and include greater family engagement through community referrals, family therapy, parent workshops, and trainings. The goal is to increase opportunities for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties and their families to receive high-quality mental health services in the school setting. The Jewish Board will work with schools in Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn. QUALIFICATIONS The Jewish Board is currently looking for a talented Social Workers of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions with the following qualifications: LMHC, LCAT, LMSW, or LCSW Direct practice experience with children and youth. A minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience with similar population/setting strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish preferred. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Other details Job Family :Clinical Staff [300s] Pay Type :Salary Employment Indicator :8832 - Physician & Clerical

Created: 2021-11-29