Clinical Social Worker- Geriatric Mental Health

As a member of JASA’s Geriatric Mental Health Clinic—a New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)-licensed Article 31 outpatient clinic—you will deliver evidence-based mental health services to older adults in the Bronx.

Why You’ll Love Working at JASA

• One of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofits serving older adults
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Eligible: affiliated with the HRSA National Health Service Corps (NHSC) federal student loan forgiveness program
• Regular individual and group clinical supervision toward advanced licensure in a supportive environment
• Opportunity to work across main clinic operations, host satellite older adult centers, and home-based clinical care

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group mental health interventions both in-person and via telehealth; conduct home visits when medically necessary
• Administer standardized mental health screening tools; develop, implement, monitor, and document comprehensive treatment plans
• Provide relevant information, community referrals, and resources to clients and collaterals
• Complete case records, progress notes, and reports within mandated timeframes using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, clinical supervision, staff meetings, and quality improvement activities
• Utilize outreach strategies in Bronx older adult centers to engage participants and provide case consultations/psychoeducation to senior center staff (if assigned)
• Conduct clinical interventions, intakes, and treatment plans in Spanish for monolingual clients (if assigned)
• Participate on a rotating basis in carrying a company cell phone for evening, weekend, or holiday crisis coverage

Requirements

• Possession of or candidacy for NYS Licensure in Social Work or Clinical Psychology (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, or similar)
• Minimum of 3 years working in a mental health setting or with an older adult population
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred to serve monolingual clients
• Basic computer proficiency with familiarity in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a host or clinic setting
• Professional maturity and an appreciation for the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation in client care

Benefits

• Access to HRSA NHSC Federal Student Loan Forgiveness opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus Employee Wellness Programs and an EAP
• 403(b) plan with Roth option and an employer-funded pension
• Four weeks of vacation, plus holidays, floating holidays, and sick days
• Clinical supervision for licensure and ongoing specialized trainings