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).

Position Overview:
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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Mental Health Clinician include but are not limited to the following activities:

-Meets with clients regularly to provide counseling treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
-Provide ongoing assessments of client progress
-Document assessments and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record
-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 Medical Director of Psychiatric Services
-Provide clinical supervision for LMSW clinical hours