Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St)

$62,400-$70,000

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Foster Care Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, social worker will provide mental health services for children/adolescents and their families who are part of Children's Aid foster care program. Social worker will utilize evidence- based treatment modalities including individual and family therapy. These functions are performed under general supervision, necessitating the ability to exercise independent and sound judgement.

• Assess the social and emotional needs of clients; develop comprehensive assessments for all clients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with the client and with family involved in clients' care.
• Provide ongoing direct counseling and crisis intervention for children/adolescents in foster care.
• Collaborate with foster care staff and other providers on treatment planning and evidence-based treatment.
• Maintains periodic contact with collaterals (foster parents, teachers, birth parents) and Children's Aid foster care team.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with OMH and ACS regulations.
• Attend all mental health trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Must abide by privacy laws, including HIPAA, etc.
• In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Master's Degree in Social Work ore related field required.
• Knowledge of the DSM-V
• Position requires working in person Bronx and remotely.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively with families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledgeable about trauma and violence and the effects it has on children and families.
• Ability to work independently.