Experienced Peer Specialist to work on a newly funded innovative Care Transition team that serves participants transitioning to the community from a higher level of care. As a member of the Pathway Home multi-disciplinary team the Peer Specialist position will work under the supervision of the Team Leader. The role will involve facilitating transition from one level of care to the community by addressing the preparatory needs of participants in the early stages of recovery, discharge planning, development of daily living skills, and coping mechanisms through team and individual work in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the Pathway Home model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Peer Specialist engages participants in peer-based services to identify and overcome barriers to community integration, utilizing a peer relationship to foster connection, trust, understanding and validation with community providers and supports. The role will require on call coverage and a willingness to work flexible hours.     Job Responsibilities:   - Engagement beginning from referring location with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the participant; - Individual sessions with participants emphasizing prevention and preparing for independent community living and the promotion of optimum mental and emotional health. May require helping participants deal with issues associated with but not limited to family and social relationships; stress and symptom management; activities of daily living; medication management; and housing readiness; - Provide intensive emotional and practical support to participants as they transition back into their communities and into a supportive housing and/or living environment; - Work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability to obtain, manage, and retain supportive housing; - Assist and instruct participants in attending to daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming and laundry, nutrition/meal preparation, budgeting, and socialization tasks and skills needed to successfully live and work in the community environments of their choice and also in maintaining a safe living environment; - Foster and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with community providers and network members to facilitate connections or re-connections to services and supports; - Community navigation including accompanying to first behavioral health and medical appointment, travel training, reengagement in community care, referral to services with ability to identify and address potential services and barriers to obtain and maintain such services; - Establish collaborative working relationships with referring treatment teams and other partners and plan with them for appropriate discharges for participants; - Advocate with and for program participants to achieve personal goals and address barriers such as fear, stigma and communication disparities with community providers and supports;

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!     This opportunity is available at our program located on Metropolitan Avenuein Middle Village, NY.     The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.   Position Summary: The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.   Responsibilities: - Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living. - Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety. - Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community. - Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes. - Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed. - Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan. - Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan.   Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays    

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have what it takes to promote Services for the Underserved’s (S:US) mission of transforming the lives of New Yorkers with life circumstances marked by homelessness, poverty, disabilities, addiction and mental health challenges?   If this sounds like you, apply for a fulltime Assistant Program Director (APD) position at S:US!   You will be joining a dedicated workforce of 2,400 employees serving over 37,000 individuals and families in New York City. S:US is committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn and grow professionally, and find a career path. The ideal candidate will have passion for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Services are provided in OPWDD-certified throughout New York City .           This position is located at 80th Road in Jamaica Queens. The Assistant Program Director (APD) is responsible for ensuring our individuals have the supports and resources necessary to live meaningful lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within both their respective homes and communities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs. ·        Manage the holistic healthcare, nutrition, and wellness of individuals including tracking appointments, communicating with the CMS, Nurse, relevant doctors and managers.·        Ensures the coordination of all recreation and other community activities that promotes the participation and independence of individuals. ·        Encourages the independence of individuals and promotes relationship building within the community and with natural supports.·        Manages and directs the overall flow of the shift including assigning staff to appropriate individual ratios. ·        Supervise staff (DSPs and Shift Supervisors), while promoting learning and development by providing continual coaching and mentoring. ·        Role model the necessary behaviors that support independence and the aspirational desires of the individuals. ·        Ensures that health and safety requirements are observed including maintaining a stimulating and comfortable physical environment.·        To facilitate individuals’ participation in recreational activities and medical appointments, coordinates all transportation activities for the residence. ·        Manage the personal property of individuals and their ability to access personal items.·        Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies within mandatory time frames. ·        Supports the mission, vision, values of S:US. Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by Program Director or designee   Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays    

The Receptionist will provide general administrative and clerical support in an outpatient Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).   Responsibilities; - Greet guest - Answer telephone, screen and direct calls to appropriate staff - Open, post date and collate  correspondence daily - Create chart for new admissions - Fax and mail letters - Updates AWARDS Entitlements Module - Stuff invoices/statement  in envelopes monthly - Disseminate monthly carfare checks to consumers - Track Medicaid renewal, Food stamp recertification and SSA redetermination

  WE’RE HIRING! Join Services for the UnderServed (S:US) and help us make a difference. If you found yourself without work due to the coronavirus pandemic you’re not alone.The good news is that we have numerous opportunities.   Consider Becoming a Residential Aide      There's no better feeling than helping someone in need. Join our team and change lives today.  RESIDENTIAL AIDE   The Residential Aide will be responsible for providing a variety of support services in a residential shelter setting to assist with the supervision and safety of individuals. - Hourly house/room rounds and recording of time and findings in communications logbook on all shifts - Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and prepares incident reports of such interventions - Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program. We are recruiting for Full-time positions at multiple locations,  Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan               Interviews are available immediately    Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays   TO APPLY VISIT SUS.ORG/CAREERS OR EMAIL SS-HRRECRUITER@SUS.ORG   IND1

  WE’RE HIRING! Join Services for the UnderServed (S:US) and help us make a difference. If you found yourself without work due to the coronavirus pandemic you’re not alone.The good news is that we have numerous opportunities.   Consider Becoming a Direct Support Professional       There's no better feeling than helping someone in need. Join our team and change lives today.   DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation, socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the Program Manager Opportunities are available at our programs located in The Bronx   Interviews are available immediately    S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits for our DSPs and the opportunity to find a new passion and career in direct support.   TO APPLY VISIT SUS.ORG/CAREERS OR EMAIL SS-HRRECRUITER@SUS.ORG   IND1

In the Senior Case Manager position you will oversee the housing process and ensure the smooth implementation of housing-related and move out services. Additionally you will oversee the implementation of substance abuse services and collaborate to create a robust recreational calendar and increase client engagement.   Job Functions: - Provide supervisory oversight and training to housing specialists. Provide weekly one-on-one supervision to Housing Specialists. - Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for clients. - Provide housing specialists with supervisory oversight to assess client readiness and barriers to obtaining affordable permanent housing. Work with case managers and housing specialists to assist with preparing clients for the housing process and interviews. - Ensure clients are informed of all upcoming housing interviews and related appointments. - Develop daily transportation and accompanying staff schedule for housing interviews, move outs, and other housing related appointments. - Complete HRA2010E applications and assist clients in pursuing appropriate housing opportunities. - Provide supportive social services including individual and group counseling, a variety of groups, workshops, education, and referrals in an effort to prepare clients for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing. - Escort clients to all housing related appointments and interviews as needed. - Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. - Attend housing related DHS meetings. - Maintains communication with DHS and other housing providers regarding housing vacancies, application and interviews. - Provide support to case managers when explaining the housing process or a particular client’s case to an individual case member. - Maintain the various tracking lists, including but not limited to clients who are housing ready, progression through the program, move outs, vouchers and approvals, etc. - Supervise Substance Abuse Counselor, who oversees peer specialists. Provide weekly supervision to substance abuse counselor. - Monitor establishment and maintenance of linkages with substance abuse service providers. - Maintain proper documentation and organized charts, in accordance with DHS, OTDA and SUS standards. - Provide referrals for in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services as appropriate. - Manage crisis intervention services and addresses all emergency situations as appropriate. - Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification. - Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences as needed. - Participate in professional development activities such as in-service trainings, seminars, webinars, and conferences as needed. - A work schedule that includes evening hours and on-call availability is required. - Other duties as required or as assigned by the Director of Social Services or designee.

The Case Manager will;   Responsibilities: - Conduct intake process with new family members within 24 hours of admission.  This includes but is not limited to explanation of client’s rights and responsibilities and grievance procedures. - Conduct psychosocial, vocational/educational, and housing assessments and documentation of same. - Meet weekly to develop and monitor individual and family service plans in conjunction with family members to meet the family’s needs. - Provide child care referrals and assist families to navigate the NYC Department of Education system. - Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for family members. - Assess consumer readiness and barriers towards obtaining affordable permanent housing. - Escorting and preparing family members for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing. - Accompany family members on medical, public benefit, and housing appointments, as necessary. - Assist family members with identifying and securing permanent affordable housing.  - Prepare and assist family members with the housing application/interview process. - Collaborate with other service providers to secure needed services for families. - Facilitate supportive group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. - Conduct apartment inspections to assess consumer personal hygiene, room cleanliness, and overall ADL skills. - Develop referral network to support household members, especially minor children. - Assist family members with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referral and follow-up.  - Assist family members with problem solving and crisis intervention by addressing all emergency situations as appropriate. - Act as advocate for family members as appropriate; encourage and support self- advocacy. - Identification of any problems in daily living skills; hands on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills. - Work as a member of the social service team in the development of on-site and off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration. - Liaison to community-based services and groups including civic, social service government, and business organizations. - Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings. - Adhere to on call system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies and other situations that require immediate action. - Maintains CPR/ First Aid and Mandated Reporter Certification on annual basis. - Maintain up-to-date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation in compliance with agency standards. - Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, AWARDS, and CARES. - Assist in building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies. - Evening and weekend hours will be required.  IND1

  We are currently seeking Case Managers interested in working in our Mahattan shelter.   The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of 15-18 clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required.  

The Food Service Manager will assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation.  He/she will prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents. The Cook will assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory. The ideal candidate should have experience in the safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations. He/she will be responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees.  Evening and Weekend Hours may be required.

The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of 15-18 clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required.

The Residential Aide staff member will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment and that tenants are adhering to House Rules and program policies, monitoring surveillance systems, and acting as a role model to tenants and encourage program participation. In this role you will provide necessary support to residents for a variety of issues, make hourly observation rounds and document in the communication log, communicate incidents to supervisory staff via written incident reports and communication log, and attend staff meetings. You will also provide frontline crisis intervention, answer phones and route calls as needed, ensure reception area is tidy, and perform other duties as requested by supervisor.  

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Hull Street in Brooklyn, NY so you can work close to home.   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

We are seeking a Peer Specialist as part of the CCBHC, Article 31 Outpatient Mental Health Clinic at Wellness Works. Our clinic is located in Brooklyn, NY. The Peer Specialist will promote client advocacy as part of the OnTrackNY team, ensures the quality of care for consumers who are living with mental health diagnosis, and provides harm reduction outreach and case management services. OnTrackNY is an innovative treatment program at the Wellness Works Clinic serving adolescents and young adults who are within two years of experiencing the onset of non-affective psychosis. Those with Recovery Coach, Peer and Family Advocacy experience strongly encouraged to apply.   The Peer Specialist will perform the following functions; - Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: Helping to facilitate engagement by forging strong connections with participants and families residing in homeless shelters (including S:US Blake and S:US Renaissance) and surrounding communities. Undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between treatment team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about substance use  treatment (including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment). - Combating Overdose: Peer Specialists will be certified to train and distribute Naloxone kits to individuals and their family members. - Relationship Building: Developing authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. - Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as substance use and psychosis with participants and the rest of the S:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience. - Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. - Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. - Influencing Team Culture: Whenever possible, positively influencing the team culture by advocating for clients, promoting a youth friendly approach and encouraging the use of recovery oriented language. S:US Peer Specialists also work actively within the team itself to help build an environment that operates from a belief in the human potential to grow and an understanding of human diversity. - Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co-collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.

Seeking a Peer Specialist with personal/lived experience interested in working in a shelter setting in Brooklyn.    The Peer Specialist will; - Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: Helping to facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families, undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment. - Relationship Building: Developing authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. - Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of the S:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience. - Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. - Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. - Influencing Team Culture: Whenever possible, positively influencing the team culture by advocating for clients, promoting a youth friendly approach and encouraging the use of recovery-oriented language. S:US Peer Specialists also work actively within the team itself to help build an environment that operates from a belief in the human potential to grow and an understanding of human diversity. - Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co-collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.

We are currently seeking Case Managers interested in working in our Brooklyn shelter.   The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of 15-18 clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required

The Clinical Supervisor will;   - Provide social work interventions to remove psychosocial barriers to health and wellness. - Collaborates with members of the healthcare team, the patient/family and community liaisons to assure patients’ psychosocial and socioeconomics needs are addressed wherever possible. - Advocate for and empower patients to maintain a level of control over their health and wellness. - Provide and maintain educational materials. - Manage a specific case load of patients referred by clinic staff. - Provide close monitoring of patients through follow up contacts and coordinate services with other providers as necessary. - Provide crisis intervention; assess and coordinate protective service issues. - Document interventions in patients’ medical records. - Maintain knowledge of resources available in the area community. - Maintain current in the field by attending seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc. - Provide staff education. - Develop clinical programs and materials. - Interact with community agencies involved in health and social services, represent agency in meetings and events in the community. - Promote positive working relationships with Social Service teams. - Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes. - A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required. - Any other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse, designee or as required.

The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of 15-18 clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required.

The Psychotherapist position is for our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), an integrated dually licensed clinic by OMH and OASAS with OMH as the host. As a CCBHC, we not only offer evidence-based and trauma informed treatment for mental illness/substance use but we also provide expanded care coordination and peer support services to people served. The psychotherapist works/collaborates with other members of the team (Targeted Case Managers, Certified Peers, Psychiatric providers and Registered nurses) to develop a treatment plan that effectively address behavioral, medical and social determinant needs of persons-served.      The ideal candidate will have prior psychotherapy experience in a clinical setting working with a wide-ranging population, including those with: serious mental illness, substance abuse, forensic involvement and/or homelessness.  Some knowledge of community and government resources available to the underserved is beneficial. Fully licensed candidates with 2 years’ experience in an Article 31 setting strongly preferred. Wellness Works provides paid clinical supervision time and hours toward clinical licensure. Competitive rate based on skills and experience.   Position is located in Harlem, NY.   Key Responsibilities: - Demonstrated expertise in direct evidence-based clinical practice, hiring and supervision of clinical staff, clinic management. - Strong operational knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, private insurers and Managed Care inclusive of laws, regulations, and the contracting process.  - Operational knowledge of budgeting and billing processes. - Demonstrated experience with diverse populations highly preferred; Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. - Excellent management/administrative skills; ability to multi-task; close attention to detail; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The Psychotherapist position is for our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), an integrated dually licensed clinic by OMH and OASAS with OMH as the host. As a CCBHC, we not only offer evidence-based and trauma informed treatment for mental illness/substance use but we also provide expanded care coordination and peer support services to people served. The psychotherapist works/collaborates with other members of the team (Targeted Case Managers, Certified Peers, Psychiatric providers and Registered nurses) to develop a treatment plan that effectively address behavioral, medical and social determinant needs of persons-served.      The ideal candidate will have prior psychotherapy experience in a clinical setting working with a wide-ranging population, including those with: serious mental illness, substance abuse, forensic involvement and/or homelessness.  Some knowledge of community and government resources available to the underserved is beneficial. Fully licensed candidates with 2 years’ experience in an Article 31 setting strongly preferred.  Wellness Works provides paid clinical supervision time and hours toward clinical licensure. Competitive rate based on skills and experience.   Position is located in Harlem, NY.   Key Responsibilities: - Demonstrated expertise in direct evidence-based clinical practice, hiring and supervision of clinical staff, clinic management. - Strong operational knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, private insurers and Managed Care inclusive of laws, regulations, and the contracting process.  - Operational knowledge of budgeting and billing processes. - Demonstrated experience with diverse populations highly preferred; Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. - Excellent management/administrative skills; ability to multi-task; close attention to detail; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. IND1