The Children's Village·New York
The Mental Health Clinician conducts comprehensive mental health assessments and provides ongoing counseling to a caseload of youth in a residential setting. They are also responsible for overseeing clinical operations, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with community-based providers.
The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services to youth ages 15–20, including conducting mental health assessments, intakes, and psychosocial evaluations. The Social Worker maintains a caseload of approximately six youth, providing weekly individual counseling, supporting progress toward service plan goals, and teaching cognitive and dialectical behavioral skills. Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment plans, participating in biweekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, use of evidence-based practices. The Social Worker also collaborates with community-based medical and mental health providers, maintains partnerships and coordinates care to support successful resident transitions into the community.
LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent; minimum of 2 years of experience in a residential setting or working with foster youth preferred. Will take an applicant who has a limited permit. Must have familiarity with or willing to acquire skills in DBT and Trauma Informed Treatment. Must have knowledge of adolescent development.
The children’s village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
Candidates must hold an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a residential or foster youth setting preferred. Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities such as DBT, MST, and FFT is required or must be acquired.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
