Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor

New Alternatives for Children

3 days ago

United States$65k–70kFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join New Alternatives for Children, Inc. as a Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor in United States. New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan, dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs.

Key Responsibilities

9 families as recommended by NAC's multidisciplinary treatment team. Conducts home and community

based visits. Adheres to agency and ACS regulatory

Requirements

time Pay Range: $65,000 – $70,000. Additional

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $65,000 to $70,000 annually.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join New Alternatives for Children, Inc. as a Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor.

Key Skills

Case managementClinical servicesTrauma-informed careStrength-based approachFamily preservationCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationDocumentationAssessmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSpanish proficiency

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor position at New Alternatives for Children includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at New Alternatives for Children is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

New Alternatives for Children lists compensation for this psychologist position at $65k to $70k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($65k–$70k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Clinical services, Trauma-informed care, Strength-based approach, Family preservation, Crisis intervention, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor provides clinical and case management services to youth and families with complex medical needs. They are responsible for conducting home visits, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with regul...

Benefits package: Licensing supervision credit, Free CEUs, Licensing prep courses, Salary differential for bilingual skills, Salary differential for licenses. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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