Job Description

• Conduct screening and assessment in accordance with the use of validated screening tools to screen and assess for depression, trauma, substance use, and risk and needs associated with criminal risk
• Use evidenced sequential screening for risk of violence and closely monitor risk and utilize risk management protocols to appropriately manage and intervene to effectively serve high risk clients
• Coordinate care with CASES psychiatrists, nurse practitioner, and administrative staff and closely coordinates with others including criminal justice staff (e.g., ATI staff/probation officers) involved in providing services to your client
• Develop recovery-oriented treatment plans and reviews in collaboration with the client, collaterals, and consented stakeholders such as significant others, criminal justice personnel, primary health care provider, care coordinator, and schools
• Ensure the provision of evidence-based services, such as cognitive behavioral therapy
•  Assertively outreach clients to engage them in group psychotherapy services
• Provide person-centered, recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally humble care
• Provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention services as needed
• Complete all documentation in the electronic health record in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Participate in clinical supervision, relevant trainings, and staff meetings
• Meet minimum productivity standards to become eligible for bonus payments

Qualifications

• Active LCSW license in NYS
• Understanding and Navigating NYC Criminal Legal System
• Therapist will be expected within six months of employment to receive the Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training Certificate (IMHATT).
• 1 to 3 years of experience providing psychotherapy services at an outpatient mental health clinic
• Expert-level competence in evidence-based group psychotherapy for adolescents and adults
• Knowledge of OMH Article 31 (Part 599) regulations
• Prior experience documenting therapy services in an electronic health record
• Active CASAC or experience providing substance use counseling preferred
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
• Strong commitment to social justice and the CASES mission

Additional Information

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal justice system.Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.