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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