HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino program is dedicated to providing 38 unaccompanied minors, ages 5-12, with a supportive, nurturing environment through transitional foster homes, daily education Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in the Brooklyn section of New York City. Our program is rooted in ensuring that service delivery is trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while maintaining all program requirements of ORR.
Nuevo Camino is looking for a Clinician who will be responsible for engaging individuals enrolled in the Unaccompanied Minor Program by conducting assessments and providing evidence-based treatments. Therapy will be provided on-site treatment with 1x month home session.
Due to program requirements, Nuevo Camino is seeking a clinicians in the following shifts:
Shift :10-6pm
Responsibilities:
- Uses positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Avoids gossip and negative discussions. Remains flexible and adapts to change.
- Serves as a role model for program participants. Abides by dress code. Conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
- Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between program participants and staff.
- Participates in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attend external training and workshops at the direction of management.
- Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission, vision, and values of the agency. Adheres to organizational mission, vision, and values, in addition to all other agency policies and procedures.
- Conducts assessments, and standardized screens, and develops treatment plans.
- Participates in supervision and training to build professional growth, ensure accountability, and quality services for children in the Unaccompanied Minor Program
- Completes documentation in compliance with the Office of Mental Health, state, federal and HMO regulations.
- Provides crisis intervention services and safety plans as needed.
- Works collaboratively with collateral contacts, team members, and internal and external providers and documents all accordingly.
- Maintains a weekly schedule and completes all documentation required for billing.
- Participate in agency-wide and internal meetings, activities, and training.
- This is a 24 hour facility and overtime may be required for this role as needed.
Sign on Bonus: $2000
Requirements:
- Education: Master's degree or Equivalent
- Bilingual in Spanish required
- New York State License in one of the following professions:
- Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT).* Must obtain license within 3 months after hire*
- Have a background in mental health counseling with children/youth
- Interest in professional growth and working with children who have been impacted by immigration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a team.
- Ability to learn Electronic Health Records.
Benefits:
- Salary Range: $80,000-85,000 per year (depending on experience/qualification)
- Incentive-based salary increases for the achievement of longevity.
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick and personal)
- Professional Development opportunities
- Team Environment
- Medical and dental benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
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