Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) (LCSW)

The Child Center Of Ny

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About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Director 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 Assistant Clinical Director 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• LCSW.
• Supervisory and or managerial experience of at least 2 years in the social service sector.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel to families homes.
• Willingness to work at least 1 weekend day/week.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Exercises independent initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and stressful situations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and patience to meet demands of the work.
• Ability to influence and motivate staff.
• Alignment with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong relationship builder, internally and externally.
• Strong decision-making skills and resourcefulness in the performance of job duties.
• Positive attitude, concern for people and community, with demonstrated presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree