University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, older adults services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to bring justice to the community as a whole.

The Consultation Center is University Settlement’s Article 31 outpatient mental health clinic that has served children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 65-years.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy including behavior modification, cognitive behavioral, in-sight oriented and supportive therapy to an ethnically and culturally diverse population, ranging in age from 5 years through late adulthood

• Conduct pre-admission screenings/intake assessments

• Implement case management treatment plans

• Provide therapy and assessments in office and using TeleHealth

• Maintain reports, administrative and clinical records in accordance with OMH/DOH&MH standards insure requirements and program policies

• Responsible for meeting set productivity benchmarks

• Facilitate intra/inter agency referrals, as necessary

• Advocate for patients with other community-based organizations and governmental agencies, as indicated

• Conduct offsite visits as stated by the State Office of Mental Health

• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, training seminars and individual supervisory meetings

• Learn and utilize computerized treatment and billing programs

• Demonstrated ability to engage new and challenging cases

• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team

• Other duties deemed necessary by the Clinical Director pertaining to provision of effective services to patients and/or the community

Qualifications:

• MSW required

• LMSW or LCSW certification required

• Two years of clinical experience in a mental health setting preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience with time limited treatment approaches

• Experience with treating children preferred

• Bilingual skills in English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish preferred

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 35 hours a week, with a hybrid work schedule included

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All University Settlement employees are COVID-19 vaccinated in accordance with the laws set for by the City and State of New York.