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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related clinical field.
• Current New York State clinical license- LCSW.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-graduate clinical experience working with children/youth in foster care, residential treatment, or behavioral health settings.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience leading clinical staff/diverse team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing or implementing therapeutic residential models.
• Familiarity with ACS, OCFS, OMH, and DOHMH regulations.
• Training or certification in evidence-based practices (e.g., TF CBT, MI, DBT, ARC).
• Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a trauma-informed therapeutic model for all residential programs.
• Provide clinical oversight and direction across youth treatment planning, crisis intervention, behavioral health supports, and care coordination.
• Monitor clinical quality, consistency, and fidelity to evidence-based practice across sites.
• Review and approve clinical documentation, treatment plans, incident reports, and service notes as required.
• Ensure that incidents and CAPS are reviewed and closely monitored for accountability, ongoing training, and reporting expectations.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical support to the youth in the residential programs.
• Provide regular individual and group clinical supervision.
• Provide clinical consultations for the housing programs.
• Promote clinical excellence through coaching, reflective supervision, and training in best practices.
• Support staff development in trauma-informed care, behavioral management, and youth engagement.
• Lead the design and integration of a therapeutic milieu model appropriate for youth in foster care and community residences.
• Identify and implement evidence-based modalities such as CBT, TF‑CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT skills, or other relevant interventions.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and ongoing coaching in selected models.
• Partner with program leadership, administrative teams, and external providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, education staff, and care managers to support holistic care for youth.
• Serve as a clinical representative in internal and external case conferences, audits, and quality reviews.
• Ensure compliance with ACS, OCFS, OMH, Medicaid, and all regulatory and accreditation standards such as CARF.
• Develop and monitor clinical metrics, outcomes, and performance indicators.
• Participate in audits, prepare reports, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Promote family-centered and youth-centered practice within residential programs.
• Support staff in implementing strategies to engage families, permanency resources, and community support.
• Oversee crisis planning, safety planning, and aftercare supports as applicable.

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee appreciation programs and events.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellhub discount
• Verizon Wireless discount.
• BJs membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.