Clinic Assistant Director - Clinic Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Bethpage, NY

3d•$75,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. Under the supervision of the Clinic Director, the Clinic Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Clinic Director in carrying out the day-to-day oversight of all areas of the Adult, Children’s, Integrated, and Satellite clinic operations. This is a dynamic position which requires strong administrative and clinical skills. The Clinic Assistant Director will provide oversight, supervision, and guidance to the clinical team and will champion the continued growth of its operations. This position has on-call responsibilities. This exempt position is expected to maintain a regular, full-time work schedule of five (5) days per week and eight (8) hours per day, unless an alternative arrangement is documented and approved by leadership.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in mental health counseling, social work, creative arts therapy, or another related field required.
Minimum of four (4) years providing individual, group, or family therapy to individuals with mental health needs and experience working with behavioral populations required.
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
LMHC-D or LCSW licensure required.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding and practical application of clinical, behavioral, and mental health principles.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Strong time management, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Critical thinking and sound judgment skills
Strong caseload management skills and efficiency in prioritizing tasks.
Valid Driver’s License required
Ability to be on-call nights/weekends/holidays in rotation with the Clinic Director required.
Ability to work a standard, full-time schedule of five (5) days per week and eight (8) hours per day

Nice To Haves

Internal and external candidates with less than one year of supervisory experience will need to successfully complete internal management and supervisory skills training within 120 days of hire or transfer into the role. For any candidate with one or more years of supervisory experience, this is highly preferred.
Experience providing services to individuals with substance use disorders, children, and youth populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides regular supervision and clinical oversight of assigned team members and interns, including training, observation, and performance evaluation.
Prepares for and facilitates the operation of the weekly Clinical Risk meeting in collaboration with the operations director.
Maintains and completes responsibilities of assigned client caseload including but not limited to treatment plans, progress notes, therapy sessions, and assessments.
Manages and conducts clinical intakes for referred clients.
Manages all AOT clients and tracking.
Manages, reviews, and approves all timesheets and payroll functions.
Manages all hospital referrals in collaboration with the intake department.
Fields clients concerns and grievances.
Interviews, hires, develops and retains high-quality staff.
Provides required on-call coverage for the program on nights/weekends/holidays in rotation with the Clinic Director.
Completes and submits weekly reports to the director regarding clinic operations.
Completes chart audits as needed.
Prevents, recognizes, and reports abuse towards the people we support.
Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Ensures compliance with FREE policies, procedures, and operating standards.
Implements a continuous quality improvement process for department services and administrative functions.
Assists in the development, implementation and administration of Human Resources policies and programs including compliance with Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action Programs.