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Clinical Supervisor (LCSW)

The Child Center of NY
place Brooklyn, 11224
local_atm $87,351a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
Families
Government
Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric

About Job

The Clinical Supervisor for Transitional Services is responsible for overseeing the engagement and support of RTF youth and families from entry through post-discharge (aftercare program) from the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF). The Clinical Supervisor works hand in hand with the Clinical Supervisor for Therapy Services to bring the family into the center of the treatment and discharge process and secure all entitlements, resources and supports for youth and families necessary to ensure positive outcomes post discharge from the RTF.

We offer:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
  • Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for the development, implementation and enhancement of structures and procedures of the Transitional and Permanency programs within the RTF with a goal of decreasing length of stay and minimal re-referrals for those in the program and providing greater access to RTF treatment for those in the community.
  • Provide ongoing clinical supervision and support to the transitional and family support teams of the RTF, assessing and addressing rehabilitative and clinical competencies with a special eye towards creating and strengthening relationships, healing family dynamics, educational success and positive socialization needs.
  • Oversee the teams’ assessment of family strength & needs, development and implementation of plans to address barriers to successful reunification, including progressive home time plans, skill building/behavior management techniques, caregiver support, coach and linkage to necessary resources including those addressing social determinants of health
  • Establish and lead joint meetings with TCCNY community-based programs to ensure efficient and effective supports for families, including but not limited to Health Homes, CFTSS, and Benefit Access
  • Ensure intensive community based, hands-on work with youth and discharge resources/families that leads to successful transitions into the community with a focus on integrating skills learned in the RTF into the discharge setting
  • Participate in clinical and treatment meetings including, but not limited to, LOS meetings, pre-admissions, CTPs and discharge conferences. Present weekly updates at Administration Meetings for the Transitional Coordinator Team
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with, and current working knowledge of, local resources, as well as their required referral procedures and contacts
  • Support teams' ability to effectively and efficiently navigate and communicate with systems impacting youth and families including, but not limited to, OCFS, DSS/ACS, DOE, Housing, Medicaid, etc.
  • Ensures all necessary school supports and needs are met, maintaining regular contact with the RTF in-house D75 school system
  • Work with Business Director to design, implement and monitor utilization of transitional/wrap-around funds for clients following OMH policies, ensuring they are utilized for their intended purposes
  • Ensure compliance with all OMH regulations and guidelines
  • Provide Transitional Coordinator services to a caseload as required, and upon any TC vacancies
  • Other tasks as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Backup to Director of Integrated Clinical Services
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities for Transitional Coordinators, Permanency-Family Connections Specialist, and Intake Specialist in accordance with agency, government, licensing and other pertinent regulations, law and requirements
  • Provides supervision, assesses and addresses teams' competence and compliance with documentation requirements via methods including, but not limited to, chart reviews, participation in community visits, and collaboration with Quality Specialist ensuring client and family care is consistent with best practice standards, policies and procedures
  • Manages the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the Transitional, Aftercare and Family Support Entities of the RTF Program and Processes, specializing in community referrals
  • Serves as a critical member of the RTF Management team.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Master's degree in human services field with at least 2 years of experience providing direct services to or linking children with SED to services
  • Supervisory and or managerial experience of at least 2 years in the social service sector.
  • LCSW
  • Ability to write and communicate effectively.
  • Willingness to travel to families’ homes.
  • Willingness to work at least 1 weekend day/week
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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families

Practice Specifics

Settings

Government
Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences