Social Worker Team Lead

WHO WE ARE: The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
$72,000 - $76,000 annually
$5,000 Sign on bonus!
Position Summary: The Youth ACT Team Lead plays a key role in guiding and supporting staff, leading team planning meetings, and providing clinical direction. They offer individual supervision, work alongside staff, and deliver direct services. This leadership role involves overseeing client intake, assessments, service plans, and discharge procedures, while ensuring compliance with standards. The Team Leader also manages the team's budget, billing, and productivity, maintaining efficiency and quality in all operations.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure client services meet the standards of The Children's Home, Ontario County, and NYS OMH policies.
• Knowledge of Office of Mental Health regulations, mental disorder diagnosis and treatment, comprehensive assessments, clinical supervision practices, and behavior and personality development theories, including psychiatric rehabilitation readiness.
• Proven supervisory experience with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Manage manpower resources, oversee staff scheduling, and maintain attendance records to ensure proper coverage.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision, facilitate team meetings for case collaboration, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment planning, and deliver psychotherapy.
• Offer individual, family, and group counseling, plus advocacy and referral services.
• Maintain professional relationships and attend to administrative tasks like scheduling, supervision, performance evaluations, electronic records management, and report writing.
• Support crisis management and pursue ongoing professional development. Responsibilities may evolve as needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required
• Licensed Professional: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHP, LCAT, LMFT or related license required

Experience:

• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.