ABOUT NORTHSIDE CENTER

Northside Center is known for our wonderful work culture and our expert teams of educators and clinicians. Most importantly, look forward to joining us in achieving our mission to provide children and families with the support they need to overcome adversity and thrive. Ensuring that our high-quality outcome-driven behavioral, mental health and education services propel struggling children forward, away from the ill effects of poverty and racism, toward a future limited only by the scope of their dreams.

JOB SUMARY

Northside Center is a non-profit organization that provides educational and mental health services in New York City. We currently have openings in our Article 31 Community Based Mental Clinic.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual play therapy, collateral therapy, and group therapy to perinatal individuals, children 0-5, children/teens (age 6-18) and their caregivers both in person and via teletherapy
• Provide case management and/or crisis intervention
• Complete ongoing documentation in electronic records, including treatment plan, progress notes, and assessments
• Working evenings to accommodate after school appointments is required
• Displays professional skills to coordinate and maintain contact with service providers and support systems including but not limited to psychiatrists, therapists, state and local hospitals, community residences, court system, family members, primary care providers, and educational services.
• Completed required documentation in Northside’s medical electronic records system (EMR) as per NYCDOHMH and NCCD policy.
• Maintain weekly productivity goal and timely documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, administrative meetings, and conference meetings.
• Attends training as suggested by supervisor and/or identified opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITIES

The ECMH Program believes strongly in connecting clinicians to opportunities for clinical growth. ECMH clinicians may have the opportunity to train in the following modalities as training cohorts are available:

• Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
• Perinatal Child Parent Psychotherapy (PCPP)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Circle of Security
• Perinatal mental health certificate
• Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN)
• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Treatment (SPACE)
• Practical Resources for Effective Postpartum Parenting (PREPP)

QUALIFICATION

• LMSW/LCSW or Ph.D/Psy.D.
• Current NYS License
• Bilingual Spanish or Mandarin speaking preferred
• Experience working with Early Childhood population
• Experience with evidenced based models
• Experience with behavioral health issues impacting children and families
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative working relationships
• Cultural competence and humility