Mental Health Clinician

Permanent - Bedford Green, 2865 Creston Avenue, Bronx, New York, United States of America

Posted Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 per year

Program

Description:

Project Renewal’s Bedford Green House provides housing and supportive services for single adults diagnosed with a mental disorder and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Bedford Green House also consists of families with children, in which the head of household requires support due to an SMI or who are SMI with a co-occurring substance use disorder. Tenants are offered a comprehensive array of services that are funded by Human Resources Administration (HRA), and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH).

Project Renewal’s In Homes Now is a scatter-site program that provides permanent housing to 100 individuals with active substance use. Tenants are offered a comprehensive array of services that are funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH).

The Mental Health Clinician will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works collaboratively between both buildings with clients to overcome barriers to recovery, stabilization, and independence. As part of this effort, the Mental Health Clinician works with participants and children to provide onsite therapy services and additional therapeutic groups, including, but not limited to:
Play Therapy, Harm Reduction, CBT Skills Group, and Seeking Safety.

• Meets with clients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide ongoing assessments of client progress.
• Conduct therapy sessions and groups including, but not limited to:
  Play Therapy, Harm Reduction, CBT Skills Group, and Seeking Safety.
• Provide support services to families and children to create support networks and promote healthy relationships.
• Provide crisis intervention and consultation as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation as required by funders.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team within the agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director and or supervising LCSW.

• LCSW required
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working within a non-profit, private or government organization providing services to a target population which includes but is not limited to the formerly homeless, mentally ill, substance use, HIV/AIDS, criminal justice, and LGBTQIA+.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the clients as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• An ability to work independently and to adjust one’s schedule to accommodate the needs of the clients.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
• Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior; and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment; and to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel