Job Description:

Who is Bridging Access to Care, Inc.: Bridging Access To Care, Inc. (BAC) is a nonprofit, multi-service, community-based behavioral health care organization committed to building healthy communities, one person at a time.Brooklyn Aids Task Force was the very first HIVAIDS organization in Brooklyn prioritizing serving persons living with HIVAIDS (PLWHA) since 1986. In 2012, Brooklyn Aids Task Force changed its name to BAC and successfully made the transition from an AIDS-centered organization to a multi-service community-based healthcare organization. Today, BAC provides mental health and substance use-related social services, comprehensive HIVAIDS care, and coordinated health care and supportive services to under-served racial and ethnic minority communities in the Brooklyn and other parts of New York City.Bridging Access to Care, Inc. offers a competitive salary package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.JOB SUMMARY: The Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services to individuals presenting at the outpatient clinic. Provide Crisis services in the community as needed. The MH Therapist- Mobile- Crisis will provide clinical services to adults on-site at the clinic and offer crisis services in-home and in the community.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with clients and their families on treatment adherence issues with medications and maintaining appointmentsConducts assessmentreassessments of client service needs and priorities every 90 days.Develops (in conjunction with client) appropriate treatment plans based on assessment.Case conferencing with mental health providers to determine goalsobjectives, activities and who will perform needed tasks related to mental health issues for client and familyCollaborative and concurrent documentation requiredProvide individualgroup therapyAdminister appropriate behavioral interventions as needed (CBT, Seeking Safety, motivational interviewing etc.)Maintains accurate and up-dated records in accordance with the programs policies and procedures.Crisis intervention (aggressive behavior; suicide threats, ideation; domestic violence) work with clients who are experiencing domestic violence (DV) or have a history of DV, andor who have co-occurring mental illness, life trauma or chronic conditions andor substance abuse issues)Other related dutiesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Strong individual and group counseling skills. (Clinical internships provided to similar population can be counted towards the post graduate experience- if it can be documented.)Working experience in best practices-Motivational Interviewing etc. Excellent writing and communication skills'EDUCATION:MINIMUM: Master's in Social Work or related field (Required)LICENSURE:LMHCLMSWLCSW (Required)LANGUAGE: Spanish (Preferred)