Wellness Specialist I

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

Wellness Specialist providing services for individuals with mental illness in the community. Engaging clients using evidence-based practices and supporting their recovery and stability.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,959 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing clinical services that are trauma-informed, culturally competent, and evidence-based, while effectively collaborating with clients' support networks and adhering to New York State licensing guidelines. Proficient in crisis intervention and case management, with a focus on promoting client recovery and stability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

LMHC, MHC-LP, LMSW, LCSW LicenseCrisis InterventionEvidence-Based Treatment ModelsCulturally Competent ServicesCase Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical ServicesDocumentation ComplianceSubstance Use TreatmentMental Illness TreatmentToxicology Testing

Soft Skills

Team PlayerHighly OrganizedSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Computer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

New York State License

Industry Keywords

NYS Office of Mental HealthNYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneAssisted Outpatient TreatmentCASES PoliciesCriminal Legal System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community and complete expected minimum monthly treatment contacts, including leading groups when clinically indicated
Attend and participate in daily team meetings to discuss clients’ clinical and case management issues and needs
Complete documentations required by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) licensing guidelines, NYS Medicaid billing guidelines as well as per CASES ACT Policy and Procedure
Collaborate with client’s support network and other service providers on treatment planning, service coordination, and case management support with the goal of promoting client’s recovery and stability in the community
Provide clinical services that are anti-racist, gender-responsive, culturally humble, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, client-centered, and evidence-based
Complete required documentations and toxicology tests for clients with active Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) order
Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis
Provide culturally competent services in accordance with CASES policies and practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

LMHC, MHC-LP, LMSW, LCSW, with current New York State license
Experience with various evidence-based models pertaining to treatment of substance use, and mental illness
A team player, highly organized and self-motivated
Proficient in computers
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Experience working with individuals involved in criminal legal system preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days
12 Paid Holidays per year
Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program