Full-Time Bilingual Social Worker/Therapist

The New York Center for Children (NYCC) is a private, nonprofit agency which provides free, comprehensive therapy services to children, adolescents and their families who have experienced child abuse, neglect, domestic violence or other trauma.

NYCC is seeking a highly motivated, bilingual professional with strong clinical skills to join our team. We are interested in individuals who have a background in working with children and adolescents and trauma informed treatment. This is a full time, Monday-Friday position with one remote day per week.

Job Description:

• Provide individual clinical treatment (in English and Spanish) to children, adolescents and non-offending parents who have experienced abuse/trauma. (caseload is approx. 20 clients per week)
• Co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Participate in weekly staff, clinical, peer and individual supervision meetings.
• Keep up-to-date statistics, including OVS statistics, documentation and reports as required.
• Conduct intake of new client referrals.
• Provide advocacy for children and families.
• Facilitate relations between ACS, partner agencies and families as needed.
• Conduct trainings and educational workshops.

Qualifications:

• LMSW and NYS licensure required
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish required
• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families.
• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of how trauma impacts child development and family systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits:

Annual salary range of $60,000-64,000. NYCC offers a benefit package that includes health and dental insurance; 403b with match after one year employment; generous paid vacation/sick days. Clinical supervision hours are provided. One remote day per week. Stipend for professional development as well as in-office trainings.

To apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to smcnamara@newyorkcenterforchildren.org. Please indicate Bilingual Social Worker/Therapist position in the subject line.

The New York Center for Children is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.