Youth Facility Assistant Director 3 (Treatment Services)

State of New York•Rush, NY

52d•$93,659 - $118,388•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Facility Assistant Director 3 (YFAD3) of Treatment Services is responsible for the development and maintenance of a trauma-informed, treatment-oriented milieu. This involves the direct coordination and oversight of the mental health, substance use, and psychiatric treatment services that are provided at the facility. The YFAD3 of Treatment Services is also responsible for the direct supervision of the clinical team, which is made up of social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. They also serve as an active member of the facility administrative team. In this capacity, the YFAD3 of Treatment Services provides leadership, management, and direction in conjunction with and in the absence of the Facility Director. They also promote clinically minded management in all areas of program. Other responsibilities include staff training, professional development, quality assurance, and implementation and maintenance of agency policies and initiatives. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Requirements

OCFS/New York State Experience: One year of service as a Licensed Psychologist, Grade 25; Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry), Grade 24; or as a Social Work Supervisor 1, Grade 23 currently licensed and registered to practice clinical social work in New York State; OR two years of service as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2, Grade 20 currently licensed and registered to practice clinical social work or currently licensed and registered to practice mental health counseling in New York State (must have current LCSW or LMHC license). Non-State Experience: Licensed and currently registered to practice clinical social work or psychology, in New York State, AND two years of qualifying experience such as a Licensed Psychologist; Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry) or Social Work Supervisor 1; OR Licensed and currently registered to practice clinical social work or currently licensed and registered to practice mental health counseling in New York State AND three years of qualifying experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (must have LCSW or LMHC license). Qualifying experience: Professional clinical experience in a NYS facility or program with overall responsibility for providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol and/or substance abuse; or in a residential or community care setting for an adult correctional, juvenile justice or forensic mental health population. At least one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Development and maintenance of a trauma-informed, treatment-oriented milieu
Direct coordination and oversight of the mental health, substance use, and psychiatric treatment services
Direct supervision of the clinical team (social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists)
Active member of the facility administrative team
Provide leadership, management, and direction in conjunction with and in the absence of the Facility Director
Promote clinically minded management in all areas of program
Staff training
Professional development
Quality assurance
Implementation and maintenance of agency policies and initiatives

Benefits

Generous benefits package, which may include:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flex Spending Accounts