Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician – ACT Team | Bronx, NY

Full-Time | Community-Based | Supervision Available for Licensure

About the Position

Join our established Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as a Mental Health Clinician in the Bronx. This community-based role combines meaningful fieldwork with collaborative team support, offering smaller caseloads that allow you to build lasting therapeutic relationships and witness real recovery outcomes.

Location: Bronx, NY (Community-Based with On-Site Team Collaboration)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $71,400/year + MetroCard provided
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement savings: 403(b) with up to 10% employer match
• Transportation: MetroCard provided
• Clinical supervision available for LMSW/LMHC pursuing licensure
• Stable, mission-driven organization with 50+ years serving NYC

Why Join Our Team?

For over 50 years, we've been one of New York's most trusted behavioral health providers, serving 1,600+ individuals daily across Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. Our fully-funded, highly respected ACT program offers:

✓ Smaller caseloads than traditional clinical roles—truly know your clients

✓ Strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration

✓ Meaningful community impact helping adults with serious mental illness achieve recovery and independence

✓ Supportive team environment with daily huddles and weekly case conferences

✓ Professional growth with supervision toward licensure and ongoing training

✓ Financial stability backed by decades of trusted service

What You'll Do

As a Mental Health Clinician on our ACT Team, you'll provide intensive, recovery-focused support to adults living with serious mental illness. Your day begins with a team huddle, followed by 3-4 scheduled community visits to deliver therapeutic services in the field.

Core Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care)
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, screenings, and risk evaluations
• Develop person-centered care plans, WRAP plans, and relapse prevention strategies
• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization services

Community-Based Care:

• Complete 3-4 community/home visits daily to pre-vetted locations in the Bronx
• Support clients following psychiatric hospitalizations (CTI-informed approach)
• Coordinate care with hospitals, primary care providers, and community partners
• Assist with service navigation, scheduling, and transportation coordination

Documentation & Teamwork:

• Maintain thorough documentation in electronic health records (EHR)
• Participate in weekly team meetings, case conferences, and clinical training
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Contribute to a positive, recovery-oriented team culture
• Participate in on-call rotation every 6-8 weeks (minimal call volume)

QualificationsRequired:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
• Minimum 1 year of mental health or human services experience
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic modalities (MI, CBT, trauma-informed care)
• Comfortable conducting community-based home visits in the Bronx
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent documentation and time management skills

Preferred:

• LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW license
• Experience with ACT, Intensive Case Management (ICM), or community mental health programs
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for serious mental illness
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) a plus

What Makes This Role Special

Unlike traditional clinical positions, this role offers smaller caseloads that enable you to develop deep, therapeutic relationships and witness meaningful recovery journeys. You'll work within a well-established, financially secure organization with strong community roots, supported by experienced clinical leadership and a collaborative team dedicated to making a genuine difference in people's lives.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a mission-driven team where your clinical skills create lasting impact. Apply today to become part of a trusted organization that's been transforming lives in New York City for over 50 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Keywords

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Pay: $71,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a licensed clinician in NY?
• This role is a combination of office and fieldwork are you comfortable with that?
• Do you have at least one year of experience in mental health counseling?
• Any experience in in home/community care?

Work Location: In person