Behavioral Health Clinician
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS) · New York City, New York, US
PURPOSE: The Kaplan House (Manhattan) provides therapeutic and support services to adolescent’s ages 16-21 years old, who are referred to us through ACS and...
Job description
PURPOSE: The Kaplan House (Manhattan) provides therapeutic and support services to adolescent’s ages 16-21 years old, who are referred to us through ACS and the Juvenile Justice system. Our residents have experienced significant trauma, resulting in behavioral, emotional, and functional/ development issues. Kaplan House offers an extensive independent living skills program, including vocational preparation, and educational services that assists youth towards reaching independence. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavioral Health Clinician is a key member of the therapeutic team at Kaplan House. He/She/They are responsible for providing necessary, culturally sensitive clinical interventions within the realm of the program. The Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the medical, milieu, psychiatric and fair futures staff, to ensure appropriate evaluations, treatment interventions and safety planning for the youth. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Meet with assigned residents for weekly sessions, engage and remain in contact with their parents, ensure medical, psychiatric, recreational services are provided. - Collaborate with the Fair Futures team re: vocational/ Educational and housing se...