Licensed Master Social Worker-CCBHC - LMSW

The Child Center of NY believes every child and family deserves access to compassionate, high-quality behavioral healthcare and the support needed to thrive. For over 70 years, we have served children and families across New York City through innovative mental health, education, wellness, and social service programs. Today, our team supports more than 40,000 children and families annually through 50 locations and 100+ programs citywide.

About the role

The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW) provides evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment services within a person-centered, trauma-informed CCBHC setting. Clinicians support children, adolescents, adults, and families through assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and care coordination while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary providers and community partners. This role provides valuable experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, and complex psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, and diagnostic screenings
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care
• Develop collaborative, person-centered treatment plans
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization services
• Coordinate care with schools, hospitals, ACS, primary care providers, and community organizations
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation within the EHR system
• Participate in supervision, clinical consultation, and ongoing professional development

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active LMSW license in New York State or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Experience or strong interest in integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, DSM diagnostic criteria, and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or other community languages)
• Experience in community mental health, outpatient, school-based, or integrated care settings
• Experience working with children, families, or justice-involved populations
• Familiarity with telehealth and hybrid service delivery

Benefits

• LCSW supervision available for clinicians pursuing advanced licensure
• Supportive clinical mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities to strengthen psychotherapy, assessment, and diagnostic skills
• Diverse clinical experiences across mental health and substance use treatment
• Ongoing professional development and clinical consultation
• A culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and mission-driven work environment
• Meaningful opportunities to support underserved NYC communities

Schedule

• Hybrid, Tuesday–Saturday
• Two evening shifts per week may be required