Clinician - 290 Supportive Housing

• New York State LCSW or LMHC credentials required.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a mental health, transitional, or supportive housing setting with individuals affected by trauma, chronic homelessness, substance use, mental illness, or domestic violence.
• CASAC or CASAC-T credential, or at least three years of experience in a substance use treatment setting preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving and advanced crisis intervention, with strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while exercising sound judgment, including effectively maintaining a caseload of at least 5 medical and psychiatrically high-risk individuals.
• Computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Adobe Professional and AWARD/Foothold (preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
• Candidate must have training in evidence-based practices. The ideal applicant will possess proven experience applying evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing within a behavioral health environment and across diverse clinical diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, culturally appropriate, and individualized clinical assessments including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, and ensure all required documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Provide timely crisis intervention and follow-up, monitor residents’ adherence to mental health treatment, and ensure continuity of care by coordinating psychiatric evaluations or hospital referrals when appropriate.
• Collaborate with onsite program staff using an interdisciplinary approach by providing clinical consultation and support to case management team members.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative service models and program improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with community providers and organizations to facilitate referrals, coordinate care, and connect residents with needed resources.
• Provide individual and group therapy, counseling, educational workshops and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions (e.g., Harm Reduction, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing) to support residents in addressing mental health challenges, substance use, and in developing coping strategies that promote housing retention and overall well-being.
• Provide in-services and training to staff as appropriate to meet program and agency needs.
• Participate in program activities, weekly supervision, case conferences, staff meetings, and training as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and the program’s regulatory requirements.
• Monitor resident progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Participate in training opportunities offered by Henry Street to enhance professional development and knowledge.
• Perform other duties as required by program needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to ascend/descend 6 flights of stairs if necessary
• Occasionally required to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.