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 their team to provide behavioral health services for older New Yorkers. This role involves delivering an innovative service under the Thrive NYC initiative, focused on expanding access to mental health care by operating a satellite mental health clinic within local senior centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize outreach strategies to engage older adults in mental health services at senior centers.
• Provide evidence-based mental health interventions in both individual and group modalities.
• Administer mental health screening tools to detect possible disorders and impairments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences for treatment and case plans.
• Provide a full range of psychiatric social services including developing and monitoring treatment plans.
• Conduct group psychotherapy services for clients and families under psychiatric supervision.
• Represent the agency at DFTA events and other community conferences.
• Complete required case records and reports within mandated timeframes using computer systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possession of or candidacy for a New York State License in Clinical Social Work or Clinical Psychology.
• Consideration may be given to LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, or LMFT credentials.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong writing and record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of the impact of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and values in client service.

Benefits

• 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.