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If you join us, you'll also have these great benefits: Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Free continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee Overview:
The Adolescent Mental Health Consultant is a part of a multi-disciplinary team. The consultant collaborates with child welfare staff to make enhanced case work decisions about Adolescent Mental Health services for cases that may involve abuse, neglect and maltreatment.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Review and assess Adolescent Mental Health referrals received from the Child Protection Specialist team Work with other disciplines to provide cross-disciplinary consultations for complex cases when necessary. Meet weekly productivity requirements. Attend child safety and other conferences. Model for ACS staff, effective strategies for engagement, assessment and problem solving, through direct contact with ACS clients with CPS present in the office and in the field. Develop and deliver trainings to ACS staff designed to improve their knowledge about Adolescent Mental Health related issues Maintain clear and concise documentation in ACS Connections case records. Maintain the JB tracking log for requested and completed consults Identify community resources, establish linkages and follow up with service providers as necessary Work with Team Coordinator to create relationships with outside service providers Assist Team Coordinator in conducting ongoing needs assessments in the field office. Provide coverage for other offices as needed. Attend weekly supervision Work a hybrid schedule. EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED: LMSW, LCSW, Licensed Mental Health Counselor or relevant masters level degree EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: Have a strong knowledge of the mpact of trauma on children and families. Domestic violence and / or substance knowledge Knowledge of the child welfare system preferred. Willingness to work the New York City Holiday schedule. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
Other details Job Family Program Administration [500s] Job Function Social Workers Pay Type Salary Employment Indicator 8810 - Clerical Office Employees NOC Min Hiring Rate $40,800.00 Travel Required Yes Required Education Master's Degree
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