Assistant Director for Children & Adolescent Services
About The Position
The Assistant Director supports leadership of the Glen Cove Outpatient Clinic, providing clinical oversight, supervision, and guidance to therapists while also delivering psychotherapeutic care to individuals and families. The role assists the Director of Outpatient Services with the clinical operations of the Glen Cove Addictions and Mental Health programs, helps guide and develop clinical staff, and contributes to program development and continuous improvement. The Assistant Director maintains a small direct-care caseload and participates in an on-call rotation during designated weeks. The position also builds community partnerships to improve awareness, referrals, and access to behavioral health services for children and adolescents. It works with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, supports discharge planning and aftercare linkage, and helps ensure compliant documentation and effective use of electronic health records and other digital systems.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
- Current NYS LCSW licensure.
- Experience working with youth and providing clinical supervision for clinicians working with youth, families, and adults.
- At least 3 years of experience in the human services field.
- At least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
- Strong knowledge of OMH, OASAS, and FQHC regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and EMR systems.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with eClinicalWorks.
- Bilingual Spanish language skills.
- Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Outpatient Services in overseeing clinical operations of the Glen Cove Addictions and Mental Health programs.
- Supervise and mentor interns and licensed clinicians, including supporting caseload management and quality documentation.
- Build and sustain partnerships with schools, pediatric providers, youth-serving organizations, and community agencies to increase awareness of youth behavioral health services, educate families and stakeholders, strengthen referral networks, and support program growth and access to care for children and adolescents.
- Represent the organization at community events to promote mental health services and support early access to care.
- Maintain a small caseload and provide direct client care.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of progress notes, treatment plans, and other required documentation in compliance with OMH, OASAS, and DOH regulations.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans and coordinate care.
- Lead discharge planning, make referrals, and ensure successful aftercare linkage.
- Support the integration and optimization of electronic health records (EHR) and other digital systems.
- Participate in leadership meetings, contribute to program development, and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new clinical staff, and conduct performance reviews.
- Participate in the on-call rotation during designated weeks.
Benefits
- Professional development, training, and innovation are valued.
- Collaborative work environment with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
