Residential Social Worker

Job Title : Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner

Department : 29I Health Facility

Position Summary

As a Residential Social Worker (Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner), you will assist young people ages 12-18 and their families through counseling, education, and support. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of professionals to set treatment goals, conduct comprehensive assessments, and provide individual, family, and group therapy. You will also address substance use issues, support mental health needs, and provide case management services with a focus on permanency. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, attending court hearings, linking youth and families with community resources, and ensuring that all services meet professional, legal, and agency standards.

Department

New Directions Youth & Family Services' 29I Health Facility provides comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services for children and adolescents. By offering assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, our team helps youth and families build the skills they need to succeed in life and transition toward permanency.

Agency

New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Benefits

New Directions offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees :

• 3 weeks of paid time off in the first year, plus 13 agency holidays
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401k with up to 3% agency match
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Agency-provided cell phone and laptop computer
• Primarily Monday - Friday schedule (9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM) with some flexibility
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Join a company where over 30% of staff have been with us for 10+ years

Compensation

$53,147 - $57,133 per year in the first year, based on degree and experience. Additional raises guaranteed.

Hours / Schedule

Full-Time, primarily Monday - Friday, 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, with flexibility as needed.

Professional Development Opportunities

Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioners receive ongoing professional development through in-service trainings, supervision, and access to advanced learning opportunities. Staff maintain and enhance expertise in trauma-informed care, permanency planning, and evidence-based interventions.

Position Specific Duties / Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications

NYS SCR, SOR, DCJS fingerprinting, SEL, OMIG Medicaid Exclusion

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable human service organization to apply.