Job Description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Psychiatric/Mental Health Coordinator to join its Comprehensive Healthcare Center

NAC operates a Comprehensive Healthcare Center comprising of an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Article 29i Voluntary Foster Care Agency Clinic, and an Article 31 Mental Health Clinic, (collectively known as "the Clinic") where care is delivered in collaboration with NAC's outstanding teams of social workers, behavior specialists, education specialists, mental health professionals, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff. The clinics are located at NAC's main office on 825 7th Avenue in Manhattan.

• Title of Position: Psychiatric/Mental Health Coordinator
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Salary Range: $80/hr
• Location: 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
• Department/Program: Comprehensive Healthcare Center, Health and Mental Health

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

The Psychiatric/Mental Health Coordinator has a range of duties, as follows:

• Prospectively follow all children in foster care, receiving mental health care and ensure all clinical and administrative needs are met related to that care
• Review psychological and psychiatric evaluations and lead follow up on any referrals for care
• Collaborate with intake coordinator to address immediate mental health needs
• Conduct urgent psychiatric evaluations as needed
• Conduct Spanish-language psychiatric evaluations as needed
• Drive the process of obtaining consent for and addressing administrative barriers to receiving mental health treatment through collaboration with mental health clinicians, case planners, and parents as needed
• Ensure referrals for medication management are followed through
• Ensure all ACS protocols around mental health treatment are being followed in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to seeking treatment, vital sign and lab monitoring requirements, and internal NAC procedures
• Collaborate closely with staff in Foster Care, Mental Health, and Medical/Nursing departments
• Enters data pertinent to these encounters in the paper record, evolving electronic health record, or both, as needed
• Communicate effectively with all team members to support a cohesive work environment.

Additional Tasks

• Provides clinical consultation and advocacy around mental health care needs to other departments (ex. Education, Foster Care)
• Supports grant-funded project related to staff readiness to respond to concerns of child sexual abuse (CSA)
• Keeps relevant knowledge up to date and applies it to everyday practice

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree
• PMHNP certification
• At least two years of clinical experience

Required Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Experience with using electronic health record

Equal Opportunity Statement

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.

Impact

Every day, NAC's team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and so many more, make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Watch our video below to meet the youth and families whose lives have been changed because of NAC's work.