About the role

  • Clinical Director leading staff training and development in a behavioral health program. Responsible for oversight of clinical services and supporting multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Consult and collaborate to plan and refine clinical aspects of the program and enhance the overall participant experience.
  • Serve as a liaison to the Quality, Data & Analytics and Evaluation units to coordinate responses to emerging trends in clinical presentation that address the needs of participants, with data-driven decision making.
  • Identify, monitor, and track key performance metrics that may be measured to evaluate program opportunities for improvements.
  • Present as a liaison between NYCDOHMH and city-wide IMT agencies, during NYCDOHMH meetings with primary management and clinical oversight in accordance with NYCDOHMH procedures.
  • Directly plan, guide and support the work of the IMT team.
  • Coach and develop staff’s practice skills by providing live and virtual training on a variety of topics such as assessment, documentation, risk management and other areas.
  • Facilitate and participate in individual and group supervision to enable staff development and progress toward higher levels of professional licensure.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of clinical training for staff and interns.
  • Identify training needs and contribute to ongoing professional development initiatives.
  • Support staff growth through feedback, coaching and skills development.
  • Provide individual and group clinical supervision to staff working towards licensure and clinical hour requirements. (Must have SIFI), engage staff in weekly social work supervision group.
  • Support the team leaders with clinical decision making and case consultation.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of evidence-based approaches within the department, including the coordination of new initiatives designed to improve services for participants and the work quality of direct service staff.
  • Collaborate with site managers in facilitating clinical and high-risk meetings to support positive outcomes for participants who present with complex needs.
  • Provide expert clinical consultation to direct service staff and supervisors in multiple formats that is consistent with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
  • Assist staff in crisis assessments, intervention, and de-scalation in accordance with established protocols.
  • Help ensure we maintain a safe working environment by reporting any hazards or unsafe conditions, e.g., liquid spill in hallway, to the appropriate facilities staff member or supervisor.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of clinical services provided to ensure high standards of care.
  • Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with city regulations.
  • Identify areas for improvement, corrective actions or clinical enhancements as needed.
  • Assist with interviewing, hiring and onboarding clinical staff and interns supporting the Senior Director.
  • Supporting new hires by ensuring orientation is complete, clinical expectations and early supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Quality Director.

Requirements

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a minimum of five years of relevant direct service experience.
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, problem solve, meet deadlines, work well under pressure and maintain a positive, enthusiastic work ethic.
  • Documented experience training staff in a social service setting
  • Knowledge and ability to apply Evidenced-based approaches to appropriate clinical situations in a behavioral health program setting.
  • Availability to work during established program times and travel to various client sites to a company necessary, in the 5 IMT boroughs.
  • Strong foundation in CBT, Trauma-informed Care, Crisis Response and Cultural Competency
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Retirement 403b
  • Competitive matching up to 6%
  • Employee Referral Program

Job title

Clinical Director, IMT

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$100,000 - $110,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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