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About the Role

The Mental Health Domestic Violence Consultant will function as the Mental Health/Intimate Partner Violence liaison to the ACS Team, under the supervision of the TCCNY Team Coordinator and Program Director and will be located full time within one of the ACS Field Office Sites located in New York City.

Responsibilities

Conduct formal and informal consultations with ACS Child Protective Specialists on their cases which include mental health and/or intimate partner violence concerns.
Assist in assessing the presence of mental health and/or intimate partner violence concerns and determine the specific level of interventions required to strengthen the family and reduce risk to the children, providing concrete tools and casework guidance.
Conduct cross consultations with peers and CASAC support specialists that involve substance use disorder, mental health concerns, and intimate partner violence.
Meet Child Center productivity requirements including number of formal consultations per week and writing reports for every consultation within an acceptable time frame.
Maintain statistics of clients served as part of regular progress reports for ACS.
Participate in family team meetings, case conferences, and child safety conferences with ACS families as required and approved by the Team Coordinator and/or Director to assist ACS workers with providing clients with psychoeducation, referrals, and raising awareness of the concerns presented and impact on the children.
Engage directly with families and/or support CPS Teams as they work with families to understand pressing issues and pertinent history, and to identify and assess areas of concern and strength.
Conduct assessments, recommend effective interventions and engagement strategies for the benefit of caseworkers, other ACS staff, and families.
Develop and conduct mental health/IPV trainings for ACS Child Protective Specialists, supervisors, managers, and other interested parties.
Attend case reviews as an important training tool, as per request of ACS and approval of the Team Coordinator/Director.
Attend CPS citywide mental health and IPV meetings as determined by the Team Coordinator/Program Director.
Develop and maintain knowledge of community-based resources for referral to mental health and/or IPV services.
Conduct community/field visits, including but not limited to home visits, schools, hospitals, and other treatment provider sites to assist with engaging clients and partnering with ACS.
Facilitate, communicate, and work directly with families and service providers to ensure families engage in recommended treatment/services.
Create and maintain a safe space with children and their family members.
Maintain regular, consistent, and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
Ensure safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods, and processes needed to perform the job.
Attend staff meetings, seminars, and in-service training as assigned.
Complete work in an acceptable manner by the established time and/or date with accuracy, neatness, thoroughness, and minimal errors.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, including strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Requirements

Master’s Degree with a License in Social Work, Psychology, or related Field, LMSW, LCSW, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist.
Five (5) years of experience providing in-person clinical services to children and/or adults.
Experience in serving families managing substance use disorders, mental health, and/or intimate partner violence challenges.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and cross-disciplinary knowledge about the impact on families of co-occurring disorders and impairments.
Two (2) years of experience providing clinical services to children and/or families that have had some experience with the child welfare and/or other social service agencies.
Experience working with and/or knowledge of local networks of service providers supporting families in the areas of intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use disorders.
Trauma-informed, culturally competent, and cross-disciplinary knowledge about co-occurring mental health and intellectual or developmental disabilities and addressing interpersonal violence, power, and control with an adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Experienced ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop a care plan.
Excellent clinical writing skills.
Ability to work onsite in an ACS office location and/or out in the field 5 days/week is required to ensure effective collaboration and adherence to the contract.

Skills

Mental Health
Intimate Partner Violence
Substance Use Disorder
Child Welfare
Trauma-Informed Practices
Psychosocial Assessments
Care Plan Development
Clinical Writing
Communication
Listening

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

5 years of experience providing in-person clinical services to children and/or adults
2 years of experience providing clinical services to children and/or families that have had some experience with the child welfare and/or other social service agencies

Education Level

Master’s Degree with a License in Social Work, Psychology, or related Field, LMSW, LCSW, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist

About the Company

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives.
Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city.
With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Equal Opportunity

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.