Mental Health Professional/Social Worker at Westhab Inc. – Bronx, New York

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Professional (Licensed LMSW, LCSW, LMHC)
DEPARTMENT: Employment Services

FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program Director

LOCATION: Bronx, NY

SALARY: $75000.00 - $85000.00/Annually

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, The Mental Health Professional provides high-quality mental health services to individuals navigating barriers to employment, personal well-being, and social stability. The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician (LMSW, LCSW and LMHC) who brings a deep understanding of trauma, resilience, and the social determinants of health that impact workforce readiness and long-term success.

This role will provide both individual counseling and facilitate group sessions, using evidence-based practices that promote healing, self-efficacy, and behavioral wellness. Services are delivered in collaboration with the case managers, Workshop facilitators and other support staff to ensure integrated care and continuity of service.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive individual therapy focused on emotional wellness, behavioral health, and barriers to employment.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions that address topics such as trauma recovery, emotional regulation, stress management, coping skills, and motivation for change.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized service plans in alignment with clients’ mental health and employment goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to integrate clinical insight into overall service planning and program development.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in compliance with agency and licensing standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing risk assessment as needed.
• Participate in case conferences, supervision, and team meetings to support coordinated client care.
• Support ongoing program evaluation and improvement, offering insights based on clinical engagement and outcomes.
• Remain current on best practices in trauma treatment, mental health care, and vocational rehabilitation through continuing education and professional development.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• The mental health professional would have at least three (3) years of successful and relevant supervisory experience and experience in mental health counseling
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, CBT, and strengths-based approaches.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage a diverse client population with empathy and cultural humility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and case management systems.
• Bilingual (e.g., Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with histories of homelessness, incarceration, substance use, or long-term unemployment.
• May require occasional evening hours to accommodate client availability.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab Inc. is the premier organization of our kind in our region, providing housing and supportive services or more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission – Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.