You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a licensed clinician to join a team dedicated to addressing the behavioral health needs of older adults in the Bronx. As part of the Thrive NYC initiative, this program aims to expand access to mental health care by establishing a satellite mental health clinic within local senior centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize outreach strategies to engage older adults in mental health services within senior centers.
• Provide evidence-based mental health interventions in individual and group settings.
• Administer mental health screening tools to identify potential disorders and impairments requiring care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, case monitoring, and discharge planning per guidelines.
• Deliver a comprehensive range of psychiatric social services to older adult clients.
• Conduct group psychotherapy services for clients and families under psychiatric supervision.
• Participate in staff committees, program planning, and represent the organization at events.
• Complete case records, reports, and statistics within mandated timelines, utilizing EHR and other software.

Qualifications

• Possession of or candidacy for a New York State License in Clinical Social Work or Clinical Psychology. LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, or LMFT may be considered.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong writing and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to travel using mass transit and navigate client residences.
• An understanding of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and values in client service.

Skills

• Proficient in using Netsmart EHR, STARS, Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Requirements

Open to both full-time and part-time positions, with a preference for full-time (40 hours, 8:30-4:30).

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.