Therapist-Bilingual -LMSW/LCSW/LMHC

We are looking for a full-time Bilingual Therapist - LMSW / LCSW / LMHC to join the team in our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. We offer a flexible work schedule 5 days a week, hybrid schedule, with 4 days in the office (Woodside, Queens, NY) and 1 day remote.

Location: Based in Woodside, Queens, with travel to Richmond Hill site on occasion.

The AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc. (ACQC) is strongly committed to providing HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy for individuals throughout the borough of Queens. As a leading provider of services since 1986 for those who are HIV+ and at risk, ACQC seeks to educate, empower, and improve our client's quality of life.

ACQC is seeking a full-time Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) to provide a variety of clinical services including individual therapy, intake/screening assessments for program applicants, and crisis intervention. The therapist also conducts psychosocial assessments, mental health/mental status examinations, prepares treatment planning recommendations, and makes internal and external client referrals. This work is carried out in conjunction with the mission and goals of the AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychosocial assessments, mental status, and mental health evaluations.
• Conducts individual, group and family therapy consistent with the objectives identified in clients’ individual treatment plans and makes referrals for appropriate levels of care for designated clients.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency assessments as needed.
• Provides care management services as needed, including the full range of coordination, linkage, and engagement of services.
• Ensures maintenance of accurate, complete, and timely client records that comply with regulatory requirements and agency internal policy and procedure.
• Conducts outreach and re-engagement services to clients who need follow up care.
• Participates actively in departmental quality management program.
• Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies and organizations. Assists with fostering professional linkages, relationships with concrete services/other community service providers and referral sources and collaborates with other services providers.
• Designs and facilitates specialized, therapeutic groups based upon client and program need.
• Adheres to standards and ethical principles, agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings as required. Attends in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required care planning activities and case conferences.
• Adheres to all responsibilities and duties of a New York State mandated reporter.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field. Maintains updated knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health related issues, substance use, harm reduction and other relevant topics.

Qualifications Required:

• LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC and at least 2 years of demonstrated clinical experience in the field of mental health.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong clinical background providing individual and group therapy.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance use, and harm reduction.
• Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural and sexual minorities. Must be culturally competent and able to work with individuals from non-traditional backgrounds in terms of gender identity and sexuality. Must be able to convey sensitivity in a non-judgmental manner.
• Excellent clinical judgement, strong work ethic and high responsiveness to emails/texts.
• Ability to conduct services both in-office and via telemedicine.
• Excellent writing and administrative skills, ability to learn quickly and work autonomously.
• Must have strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, and an understanding of regulations relating to mental health services.

The Therapist position is a full-time, exempt position based in Woodside, Queens, near the 7 Train and the LIRR. This position is 35 hours (5 days) per week, hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote.)

The ideal candidate for the Social Worker position will have a passion for helping those impacted by HIV/AIDS, substance use, mental health, etc., and have the utmost respect for cultural and social differences. ACQC offers rewarding work in a collegial environment and comprehensive benefits ( paid time off, healthcare benefits, 403B retirement plan, paid family leave, and commuter benefits).

ACQC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please forward resume to the attention of the Clinical Supervisor.

ACQC offers comprehensive benefits which include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

403B Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave, Prenatal leave

Must proficiently communicate in English and Spanish.