Assistant Executive Director of Clinical Services

Astor Services • Rhinebeck, NY

6d • $130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Astor Services is seeking an Assistant Executive Director of Clinical Services to coordinate, administer, and oversee the clinical direction, business model, and effective treatment of all OMH-licensed and designated programs. The role ensures services are high-quality and culturally responsive, and that qualified professional staff and consultants deliver evidence-based practices across licensed disciplines, including psychology, social work, and licensed counseling.

The AED guides clinical teams and supports high-quality care across a continuum of services. The position oversees clinical staffing, supervision, and professional development; supports agency-wide evidence-based training; and works with executive leaders, program leads, and external partners to improve services, program quality, and fiscal viability. The role also contributes to program development, quality improvement, EHR implementation, culturally sensitive care, and the agency’s public relations efforts.

Astor Services provides behavioral and mental health services to children, adolescents, and families in the Hudson Valley and the Bronx. The organization describes itself as a mission-driven provider with more than seven decades of service.

Requirements

• Licensed Psychologist preferred; applicants from other fully licensed mental health disciplines, including LCSW or LMHC, will be considered.
• 10 years of clinical experience, including at least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to lead teams and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with program staff.
• Ability to organize tasks and complete projects on time and within budget.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative experience with OMH-licensed programs preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide staffing of all clinical positions and their ongoing supervision and professional development.
• Provide direct supervision and administrative responsibility for all agency OMH-licensed and designated programming.
• Supervise the Director of Clinical Training and support agency-wide dissemination of evidence-based training.
• Oversee hiring and credentialing of licensed clinical staff.
• Ensure supervision of licensed disciplines is high quality and that clinical and medical training aligns with the agency’s clinical agenda, mission, vision, and values.
• Directly supervise the Director of the APA Internship and ensure the internship develops into a modern, high-quality training program for emerging psychologists.
• Report to the CPO and work with the Chief Medical Officer and service area program leads to recommend service changes in response to client needs and changes in the service environment, and to ensure quality clinical services in new programs.
• Organize and facilitate the agency-wide Clinical Leadership meeting to improve service delivery across the clinical continuum.
• Improve clinical services through innovative tools, national learning collaboratives, piloting promising practices, and developing training partnerships to bring in best and evidence-based practices.
• Oversee Key Performance Indicators and quality improvement projects for programs in the portfolio, with support from analytics and the Director of Outcomes.
• Participate substantially in Electronic Health Record implementation and integration to improve efficiency and usefulness.
• Ensure Spanish-language materials, including clinical forms in the EHR, clients’ rights statements, and screenings, are available to Spanish-speaking clients.
• Ensure culturally diverse and sensitive clinical practice throughout the organization.
• Coordinate with Managed Care Organizations and the billing team to address eligibility concerns and, where possible, develop value-based payment or other quality initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison to OMH field and central offices regarding program development and daily operations, and coordinate with Strategic Initiatives and Development to generate PARs/EZPars for new programs in the MHPD portal.
• Coordinate with Executive Cabinet staff to support quality and fiscal viability across program areas, including the agency CFO, Chief of QI/Client Risk & Compliance, Chief Medical Officer, and Director of Analytics.
• Participate in relevant coalitions and advocacy groups, engage with local government and government contacts, and coordinate with community stakeholders, including school districts.
• Represent the agency in public relations efforts as needed, including radio appearances, website blogs, and writing articles.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in agency medical and dental plans for individual or family coverage, with a small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed