Behavioral Health Specialist

* Candidates should possess a Licensed Master of Social Work.

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

This exciting position will help assess, identify and develop forensic evaluations and recommendations for Family Court justice involved youth at risk of out of home placement to explore suitability for intensive alternative to placement programming to protect the community while promoting positive behavior change for the youth, and reduce the risk of recidivism.

• Provide therapeutic services to youth who are currently being supervised by DOP. They will be in the respective borough offices citywide and have a caseload of up to 15 cases or more.
• Develop a therapeutic plan for juveniles to ensure their mental health needs are met and if additional referrals are needed, they will provide a referral.
• Provide therapeutic services for 6 weeks and will have an option to provide virtual services.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports that track the progress of their clients and key performance indicators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Work location - Citywide. Determined by the needs of the Department.

* Maximum salary is not guaranteed.

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have: 1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization;

or 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above.

Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Candidates should possess a Licensed Master of Social Work.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.