Job Title: Re-entry Therapist

Job Summary:     

The Re-entry Therapist is responsible for supporting the Nathaniel Clinic participants connecting them to a range of services. Including but not limited to comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individual and group psychotherapy. Crisis interventions utilizing a variety of therapy techniques that can help with mental health issues, emotional challenges and some psychiatric disorders.

The Nathaniel Clinic is an Article 31 clinic regulated by Office of Mental Health and located in the heart of Central Harlem. The mental health clinic serves individuals aged 13 and above and adults with a specialization in those who are involved in the legal system. The Nathaniel Clinic is part of the Behavioral Health division which consists of a continuum of services for justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness, including outpatient clinic, health home care management (HHCM), assertive community treatment (ACT), and intensive mobile treatment (IMT).

Salary: The salary for this role is $70,000 per year.

Location Address: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.

Workplace Flexibility:

This position is Hybrid: for roles that have at least 1 full day remote per week.

What you will be doing: 

Strong passion to work with those impacted by the criminal legal system & provide compassionate clinical treatment in accordance with the scope of practice and regulations governing Mental health outpatient treatment and recovery services Conduct screening and assessment in accordance with the use of validated screening tools to screen and assess for depression, trauma, substance use, and risk and needs associated with criminogenic risk Develop person/family-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans and review in collaboration with client, collaterals, and consented stakeholders such as significant others, criminal justice personnel, primary care health provider, care coordinator, and schools Coordinate cases with CASES psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, peers, care managers, and administrative staff Use evidenced sequential screening for risk of violence including suicide and utilize risk management protocols to appropriately manage and intervene Ensure timely and accurate documentation using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); document all services in accordance with CASES policies, NYS Office of Mental Health regulations and all relevant federal laws Conduct individual, family, group therapy as clinically indicated Utilize best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with CASES’ organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and understanding incarceration on treatment engagementProvide culturally competent services that are individualized to client needs and reflect the integration of race, ethnicity, culture, primary language, immigration status, developmental status, criminal justice status, sexuality, age, and gender Participate in Quality Improvement Measures and utilize dashboard data reports from the EHR to track client progress with symptom reduction, increased functioning, and use objective data to determine treatment needs and to support discharge planning Provide crisis intervention services as deemed appropriate and participate in the 24-hour emergency phone coverage on rotating basis 

What we are looking for: 

LCSW/LMSW/LMHC certified by New York State.Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training Certificate (IMHATT) is required within six months of employment.1-3 years of working experience in a clinic setting or at least two years of work experience at a licensed mental health or substance use program Demonstrated expertise in recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice Demonstrated experience with diverse adults receiving mental health treatment, including delivery of treatment to individuals with serious mental illness, functional impairments and psychosocial needs (homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, unemployment) Must feel comfortable with developing a group curriculum and facilitating or co-facilitating group psychotherapy 

Preferred skills we are looking for but are not required: 

CASAC Certification

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:  

Medical Dental Vision Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day12 Paid Holidays per yearRetirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%Employee Referral ProgramVisit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.  

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.