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Older Adult SpecialistMedix • Bronx, NY, United States
Older Adult Specialist

Older Adult Specialist

Medix • Bronx, NY, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Now Hiring : Older Adult Specialist

Full Time | Bronx, NY

We’re hiring an Older Adult Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving adults 55+ in the Bronx who are living with Serious Mental Illness and need intensive, community-based support. This role is ideal for someone passionate about aging services, recovery-focused care, and working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

What You’ll Do :

  • Provide evidence-based mental health interventions to ACT clients
  • Conduct home and institutional visits within the Bronx
  • Facilitate individual support and group sessions
  • Administer screening tools, including Mini Mental Status Exams
  • Develop and monitor treatment plans
  • Provide resources, referrals, and advocacy for aging adults
  • Complete documentation within electronic systems (EHR, funder systems, Google, Excel)
  • Participate in supervision, team meetings, and trainings
  • Maintain relationships with community agencies and partners
  • Rotate 24 / 7 on-call duties with the team

Schedule & Work Environment :

  • Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
  • 4 days in the field, Friday remote admin day
  • Rotate weekends every 6 weeks
  • Caseload : approximately 4 clients per day
  • Bronx-based travel only
  • Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or similar required
  • Experience working with older adults in mental health settings preferred
  • Community-based or intensive treatment experience preferred
  • Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Basic computer skills; EHR experience preferred
  • Spanish speaking preferred
  • MSW candidates working toward licensure encouraged to apply
  • Why Join :

  • Highly supportive, mission-driven team
  • Strong history of employees converting to permanent roles and loving the organization
  • Opportunities for professional growth and licensure supervision
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