Social Worker/Mental Health Clinician/Harm Reduction Specialist

The Bridge, an innovative and well respected mental health agency serving adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and co-morbid medical conditions is seeking Social Workers/Mental Health Clinician/Harm Reduction Specialists for it's Community Support Programs in the Bronx and Manhattan.

Scope of Position:

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide services consistent with the ACT model
• Participate in daily team meetings to review and plan client services
• Provide the expected number of services to clients each month, 80% of which are in the community
• Complete required documentation in a timely and high quality manner
• Work collaboratively with clients, their families, and community partners to assist clients in achieving their treatment and recovery goals
• Coordinate client care through close involvement with hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, etc.
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis
• Complete immediate needs assessments, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individualized service plans, and crisis/relapse prevention plans
• Conduct specialized clinical assessments of violence risk, suicide risk, substance use, trauma, and criminogenic needs
• Conduct other required assessments with clients, such as Child and Adult Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS) reports, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) reports
• Use evidence based treatments in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to address client needs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma -informed care)
• Provide services to assist clients with needs such as family support, housing, entitlements, employment, education, vocational interests, community integration, and connection to physical health care
• Provide services to assist clients with needs such as legal advocacy, navigating the criminal justice system, coordination with legal agencies

Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC with current New York State license or credential
• At least two years of experience providing services to adults with serious mental illness
• Must have or be eligible to have NY State ID (non-drivers or drivers license)
• Knowledge and experience of electronic health records (specifically AWARDS by Footholds) preferred
• Spanish speaking a plus

Individuals with lived experience in the areas of mental health, substance use, or criminal justice are encouraged to apply

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIRED
MASK WEARING REQUIRED

The Bridge is an AA/EOE