Clinical Coordinator, RTF

The Child Center of NY•New York, NY

About The Position

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. The Child Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) is a coeducational program in a warm, supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility. We never consider it too late to give young people the help they need, and we are pleased to partner with these two agencies to ensure the young people in our care have the skills and support they need to achieve long-term success. Reflecting The Child Center’s dedication to comprehensive care, the RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators, psychiatric providers, a pediatrician, and 24-hour nursing staff, 24 hour youth advocates. Supports are individualized and tailored to the needs of the young people. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the clinical treatment of youth admitted to the Brooklyn RTF, including treatment planning, individual, family and group therapy. As an integral partner and treatment team leader, the Clinical Coordinator also guides the RTF team in a operationalizing the treatment plan and understanding the underlying mental health and trauma needs of the youth and families served.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years of age
Master’s degree in Social Work
LMSW certification required
Current CPR certification (provided at RTF)
Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) (Provided at RTF)
Documented performance of exceptional problem-solving skills
Prior experience working with adolescents
Proficient in MS Office
On call 24/7 for urgent clinical needs of caseload.

Nice To Haves

LCSW certification (Preferred)
Working knowledge of psychiatric terminology, HIPPA regulations, DSM-V-TR, ICD, and CPT coding (Preferred)
2 years of experience working in a psychiatric facility with adolescents/young adults (Preferred)
Experience with NY Systems including housing, child welfare, and education (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Direct clinical services for caseload of 7 youth in the Brooklyn RTF, including completion of clinical assessments, treatment/safety plans, discharge planning and conferences as required by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and clinical best practices
Ensure treatment compliance with all requirements as required by licensing bodies, local and federal government, in addition to agency standards for best practices
Provide individual, family, and group therapy as required to meet individualized goals for all youth on caseload
Act as lead of treatment team for individual caseload ensuring clear, consistent communication between all disciplines, and guiding the clinical interpretation and operationalization of treatment objectives in all areas of programming
In partnership with the Unit Leader, provide clinical and trauma-based supervision for Youth Advocates (YA) and Senior Youth Advocates (SYA), geared towards integration of mental health, rehabilitative services and clinical best practices into the milieu
Leads treatment conferences using a youth driven, family centered approach focused on goal attainment (in therapy, milieu and home/community), strengths, needs and barriers to discharge
Support the foundational practices and culture of Sanctuary and TCI via training, coaching of staff/youth/families and tools including, but not limited to, community and red flag meetings
Supports in the admission process, reviewing clinical documentation for incoming youth, engaging family and preparing for successful integration into the program
Collaborate with systems throughout NYS and NYC including ACS, various county DSS teams, DJJOY, etc
Work collaboratively with Transitional Coordinators to ensure treatment goals and objectives for youth and family are operationalized in the community and home, safety planning is in line with treatment progress and appropriate discharge services needs are met
Other related duties as assigned