Mobile Crisis Social Worker for Children and Youth
About ABC: The Association to Benefit Children (ABC) is dedicated to ensuring that every child has a joyful, healthy, and safe life through compassionate and innovative programs since 1986.
RESPONSIBILITIES of the therapist include:
- Referrals will focus on children, adolescents and young adult up to age 20 who are unwilling or unable to be connected to outpatient treatment, or who need in-home services until they are connected
- Carry a caseload between 10-15 clients on a monthly basis
- In-home mental health crisis assessments
- Staff will respond to referrals within two hours of referral, one hour to NYC schools
- De-escalation of crisis situations
- Transport to hospital when needed
- Coordination of care/linkage to longer-term services
- Work one weekend a month
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- The ideal candidate would have experience doing crisis/ER work, clinical background, be a team player, and be comfortable managing stressful situations and using more directive family interventions when necessary
- Creative and motivated therapists that are committed to clinical excellence and are passionate about working with children and families
- LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, MSW w/ Limited Permit
- Therapists with a desire to learn, grow and share experiences with our diverse teams
- Some experience working with children/families
- Responsive and effective communicator
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required
- Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19
- Able to work some morning and evening hours
Perks of Working at ABC:
- Hybrid schedule; combination of remote and in-office sessions with flexibility in scheduling (Monday/Thursday is remote) (Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday office)
- Training opportunities
- Full time W-2 position with full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and other elective benefits
- Supervision both individual and group available
- Provided supervisory hours for clinical license LCSW
- Great team and supportive environment
- Work closely with psychiatric staff and other therapists
- Be a part of a local organization with a strong community presence
- For eligible borrowers, ABC is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and NYS Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) as a non-profit organization
STARTING SALARY:
MSW w/ Limited Permit: $48,500/year
LMSW, LMHC, LCAT: $57,750/year
LCSW: $63,000/year
EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.