The Older Adult Specialist provides evidence-based mental health interventions and support services to older adults with serious mental illness within an ACT team. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, developing treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Older adult specialist – bronx act services (Part-Time)
JASA operates an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team dedicated to Bronx residents ages 55+ diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). As an Older Adult Specialist, you will support clients through individual meetings and support groups—focusing on addiction recovery, coping skills, and self-advocacy—to enhance support networks through a high-intensity, team-oriented approach.
JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofits serving older adults. Our dedicated professionals help improve the lives of thousands of seniors through impactful, mission-driven work.
Clinical Supervision: JASA’s outpatient treatment programs provide the necessary supervision required for clinical licensure.
Specialized Impact: Provide intensive, evidence-based interventions for seniors with a history of community instability.
Integrated Team Model: Work as part of a committed, multidisciplinary team in a high-performance culture focused on quality improvement.
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You will provide a range of mental health and rehabilitative services, primarily through home and community-based visits, to ensure clients remain stable and supported.
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Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling, or similar field required. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are also encouraged to apply.
Licensure: Possession of a NYS professional license (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, or Clinical Psychology) is preferred.
Experience: At least two years in a mental health setting with an older adult population preferred; experience with community visits or intensive treatment work is a plus.
Specialized
Knowledge: Familiarity with comorbidities in older adults with SMI and deep knowledge of resources for aging adults.
Technical
Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred.
Core
Values: Professional maturity and an appreciation for the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation in client care.
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JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field, with a preference for a New York State professional license. At least two years of experience working with older adults in a mental health setting is preferred.
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