Senior Mental Health Specialist

About the role

The role is ideal for a clinician passionate about applying expertise across diverse populations and supporting families with complex needs. Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, research, and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments for children, caregivers, and families involved in the child welfare system.
• Provide consultation on mental health concerns, IPV, and co-occurring substance use issues, offering actionable recommendations to staff and teams.
• Apply a developmental and lifespan perspective, drawing on experience across multiple age groups.
• Collaborate with child protection staff, supervisors, and providers to strengthen case planning and service connections.
• Ensure that assessments and consultations are timely, accurate, and clinically sound, with a focus on safety, stability, and family well-being.

Requirements

• Licensed LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (required)
• 5+ years of clinical experience providing direct services to children, adults, and/or families
• 2+ years working within the child welfare system or with families affected by child welfare involvement
• Strong clinical knowledge of mental health, intimate partner violence, and substance use and their intersections
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, practical recommendations
• A trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to clinical work
• Spanish speaking preferred

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proficiency in trauma-informed care principles
• Experience with data-driven decision making

Benefits

Benefits are excellent, including generous time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, child care and tuition support, and more.

Pay

Starting salary is $39/hour.

Schedule

The typical shift is M-F from 8:30am-5pm but occasional evenings may be required.