Team Leader - Youth Suicide Prevention
About The Position
The Team Leader works within BCS’s Suicide Prevention Program serving New York youth and young adults, including Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and LGBTQI+ communities. The role helps establish and sustain an effective therapeutic milieu through best practices in work with youth and families. The Team Leader builds healthy relationships with participants and provides guidance, role modeling, and opportunities that support youth, including independent living and parenting skills. This position provides clinical and task supervision to staff and interns, conducts client assessments, oversees documentation and program operations, and provides direct clinical and case-management services as needed. The Team Leader also participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and meetings, coordinates program projects and training, and provides crisis support.
Requirements
- Master of Arts, MSW, or master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.
- Two years of post-graduate experience in mental health or a closely related field.
- One year of supervisory experience.
- Experience with group work and family work, and commitment to working with young adults and their families.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse individuals.
- Ability to conduct training and ongoing workshops and to plan events.
- Knowledge and experience in child development, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles; and family dynamics.
- Strong communication skills and ability to motivate others.
- Knowledge of community resources and ability to link families with appropriate agencies and services.
- Ability to establish professional boundaries and demonstrate ethical, objective, and non-judgmental professional conduct.
- Must undergo pre-employment screenings, including the Criminal Background Check required by DOHMH.
Responsibilities
- Orient, train, and provide clinical and task supervision to program staff and interns, including weekly individual and group supervision.
- Conduct client assessments in accordance with Office of Mental Health and program policies and procedures.
- Manage client interactions to ensure an appropriate level of support is provided efficiently.
- Provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and brief supportive counseling to young adults experiencing emotional distress.
- Oversee the maintenance of individual records and timely documentation as required by the Office of Mental Health.
- Serve on an interdisciplinary treatment team and facilitate weekly administrative, clinical, and utilization review meetings.
- Assist with day-to-day activities in the absence of the Program Director.
- Coordinate special projects related to treatment services, quality assurance, and intake.
- Develop training and guidance materials to support staff competence and program continuity.
- Provide direct individual and group clinical services and case management as needed.
- Provide crisis management as appropriate.
- Carry a 24-hour support cell phone in rotation with the Program Director.
- Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required.
- Complete other tasks as required.
Benefits
- Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
