Clinical Manager

Alternatives For Girls•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Clinical Manager supports AFG’s mission and is responsible for managing and supporting the delivery of shelter/TIL case management service to participants.

Requirements

Solid organizational, project management and leadership skills
Ability to set priorities, take initiative, motivate staff and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills,diplomacy and tact
Good decision-making,conflict-resolution and effective listening skills
Financial acumen, including budget development and management
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings,nights and weekends
Requires a master’s degree in social work,counseling, psychology, sociology or criminal justiceand5-7years of experience in a licensed, residential youth care setting, including 1-3 years of supervisory or management experience.
LMSW is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth who are juvenile offenders, homeless or involved in high-risk activities, such as: gangs, violence, drugs, truancy, sexual activity is strongly preferred
Experience working with residents, families and staff involved in developing,implementing and reviewing service plans for the residents is also strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure case planners engage and deliver treatment services to participants that support goal attainment (independence, safe/stable housing, education, employment, mental health, etc.)
Foster community partnerships and attend community activities that support AFG’smission.
Provide managerial oversight of program outcomes, service delivery, staff/intern development, and budget and expenditures.
Screen, assess and process referrals for intake into the shelter program. Assign referrals for intake. Conduct intakes as a case planner team member.
Audit completed Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) documentation.
Review new participant case file docs, as well as ongoing case documentation and reports.
Facilitate training on role specific tasks for team members. Complete staff evaluations.
Oversee BSW/MSW interns. Facilitate training, assign tasks, supervise, complete university-required docs, attend field advisor trainings and participate in faculty advisor site-visits.
Facilitate weekly case conference with shelter/TIL team. Prepare agenda,disseminate policy and procedure updates, and ensure quality service delivery by the team.
Support Shelter Manager, RA team and shelter operations. Provide crisis management with shelter participants, as needed (e.g., de-escalation, suicide issues and emotional issues).
Document and reconcile team debit card purchases following Finance Department guidelines.