CONNECT Community-Based Mental Health Clinician

Job Overview

Division/Department: Health & Wellness/ Mental Health

Location: Hybrid at least 3 days per week onsite in the Lower East Side

Pay: $70k - $75k annually; exempt

Schedule: MondayFriday 9am5pm with one late day per week (11am7pm) and regular flexibility

Type: Full-time regular

Organization Overview

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services arts and health care programs. Building on its 125-year legacy of innovation and effective programming Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York Citys largest social service agencies.

Program Overview

Henry Street Settlements newest health and wellness initiative CONNECT (Continuous Engagement between Community and Clinic Treatment) serves adults in the Lower East Side who face challenges related to mental health housing instability and employment barriers. CONNECT bridges traditional clinical care with community-based engagement meeting clients where they areliterally and figurativelyto support recovery stability and empowerment. The programs mission is to improve quality of life by promoting rapid access to care sustained engagement and holistic wellness. CONNECTs flexible model integrates mental health treatment peer support housing and employment resources and community outreach emphasizing accessibility cultural responsiveness and long-term recovery.

Job Summary

The CONNECT Clinician provides individual group and family therapy within a hybrid clinical and community-based model. As part of an interdisciplinary team the clinician helps clients achieve recovery and self-defined goals through person-centered trauma-informed care. This role blends traditional clinical responsibilitiessuch as intake assessment and evidence-based treatmentwith active fieldwork that includes home visits off-site sessions and collaboration with community partners. The clinician also supports clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs through integrated treatment approaches and wellness planning.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • New York State LMSW LCSW or LMHC and a masters degree in social work counseling or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of post-master experience providing clinical services in behavioral health or substance use settings.
  • Demonstrated use of evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g. CBT MI DBT and trauma-informed approaches).
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills; proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Commitment to equity inclusion and culturally responsive

• Preferred:
  • System-oriented and interested in community work
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Familiarity with AWARDS or comparable EHR
  • Experience collaborating with peers case managers or interdisciplinary

Responsibilities

• Provide individual group and family psychotherapy using evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices.
• Conduct intake assessments treatment planning and progress documentation in compliance with New York State regulations and agency policies.
• Deliver integrated treatment to clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use
• Engage clients through community-based outreach including home visits and off-site
• Collaborate closely with peers housing and employment specialists and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize collaborative documentation during sessions to promote transparency and client
• Support the ongoing development of integrated clinical services within the Article 31
• Participate in staff meetings clinical supervision and case
• Contribute to program initiatives that strengthen access engagement and client
• Perform other duties aligned with CONNECTs mission and evolving program

Essential Physical Job Functions

• Ability to walk throughout the Lower East Side including stairs and sidewalks to engage clients in community settings.
• Ability to carry materials such as folders a tablet and a cell phone (up to 20 pounds) for several hours per day.
• Must be able to work in person as required and travel locally between
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.