Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services

Physician Practice

Practice Overview

Practice NameJewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Websitejewishboard.org
Number of Physicians (MD/DO)8
Number of Locations4
About the Practice

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services is one of the largest nonprofit mental health and social service agencies in New York State, empowering over 45,000 individuals and families annually across New York City's five boroughs. [9] They provide a wide range of integrated mental health and social services, including counseling for all ages, supportive housing, children's mental health programs, domestic violence services, family support, adult recovery support, Jewish community services, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. [8] The Jewish Board offers culture- and gender-affirming care to people of all backgrounds, while honoring its commitment to the Jewish community, utilizing clinical expertise and evidence-based practices. [4, 8]

Practice Locations (4)

463 7th Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, New York, NY, 10018
2233 Nostrand Avenue 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11210
5030 Broadway, Suite 201, New York, 10034
Serving over 75 locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City

Our Physicians (8)

Specialties
Psychiatry & Neurology

8 physicians

All Physicians
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Leadership Team

Dr. Jeffrey Brenner

M.D., Chief Executive Officer

Besa Bauta

Chief Information Officer

Carmela Fridman

Chief of Psychiatry

Ned Gusick

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Natalee Hill

Chief Administrative Officer

Ellen Josem

J.D., Chief Legal Officer

Elizabeth Joseph

Chief Learning Officer

Lonny Lieberman

Chief Real Estate Officer

Hannah Moore

Chief Development Officer

Dr. Andrew Pearson

Chief Medical Officer

Donna Smith

Chief People Officer

Rebecca Wulf

LCSW, Chief Program Officer

Evan Zuckerman

Chief Financial Officer

Electronic Health Record System

Netsmart

Primary Electronic Health Record System

Research Analysis
Methodology & Findings

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (jewishboard.org) appears to use "MyAvatar" as the branding or name for their client-facing portal, which is connected to their electronic health record (EHR) system provided by Netsmart. According to information on The Jewish Board's website, "MyAvatar" is presented as a way for clients to connect with their therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers for telehealth services and receive appointment reminders. These reminders are sent from a Netsmart email address, indicating the underlying technology. Further supporting the use of Netsmart, a success story highlights The Jewish Board's implementation of Netsmart's myAvatar EHR for their Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities programs to improve documentation access and efficiency. Job postings also mention the requirement for staff to document work in MyAvatar, the agency's EHR system. The organization's SMS Privacy Policy also refers to a "patient portal" where clients can manage communication preferences, and mentions the Electronic Health Record in the context of updating these preferences through a clinician. While the term "patient portal" is used generally, "MyAvatar" is the specific name associated with the platform for client-provider connectivity and appointment management as presented by The Jewish Board. This aligns with Netsmart's range of software solutions for health and human services.