Make a bigger differenceAt The Jewish Board, we don't just make a difference - we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that's been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.If you join us, you'll also have these great benefits:Tuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering CommitteeOVERVIEW:The Youth ACT Director /Team Leader work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support services to families and children, ages 10 to 21, who have significant behavioral health needs and who are at risk of entering or returning home from high end services, such as inpatient settings or residential services. Youth ACT Director /Team Leader dedicates 50% of his/her time to direct services to child/youth and families in the community and dedicates the remaining 50% of their to administrative and supervisory duties. S/he is responsible for ensuring clinical services are provided using evidence based approaches and best practice, budgeting/financial oversight of the program and managing program operations to ensure the program runs smoothly and with minimal disruptions to client services. The Youth ACT Director /Team Leader provides on-going training, supervision, and guidance to the clinical staff and office staff. The Youth ACT Director /Team Leader is knowledgeable of all regulatory requirements and Agency/Divisional clinical standards and practices and program compliance with regulations and standards of care. S/he reports to the Senior Director. The role will require some evening availability and rotating on-call coverage. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:ACT Director /Team Leader responsible for direct services to the child/youth and family as a member of the professional staff ACT Director /Team Leader is responsible for the clinical and administrative operations of the Youth ACT teamEnsures adequate coverage to meet the clinical needs of the child/youth and family and to be in compliance with the Youth ACT guidanceResponsible for leading Youth ACT team organizational and service planning meetingsProvides clinical direction to staff regarding individual cases ACT Director/Team Leader is responsible for the clinical supervision for staff, and the administration and leadership of the Youth ACT team, on an ongoing basis. Provides regularly scheduled administrative and clinical supervision to the staff on a weekly basis. ACT Director/Team Leader actively participate in and functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to child/youth and familiesParticipate in and screen for risk indicators with the child/youth or within family and determine if/when assessment of risk is neededParticipates in and meets at least once per month, or more often as needed, with the medical team (psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner and nurse) to discuss cases and overall functioning of the team needs. Responsible for ensuring the interdisciplinary team meets at least 4 times per week Responsible for leading interdisciplinary team meetings and review of minutes for each meeting. Active participation in the intake process for new referrals, discharges, and reviews child/youth and family service plans. Responsible for insuring all reporting requirements are being adhered to in a timely manner. This includes staff documentation, reporting into various systems that interact with Youth ACT as well as conducting internal reviews of documentation. Responsible for the quality of services and uses outcomes data and client feedback to inform services. Responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision of all program interns, either through direct supervision or by overseeing the clinical supervision provided by other appropriately licensed and trained team members.Responsible for overall program budget, including oversight and management of revenue and expense.Hires and orients new staff; conducts performance evaluations, provides training through regular supervision and team meetings; addresses problematic behaviors and performance issues.Reviews, completes and sign all necessary progress notes, assessments, person-centered care plans, and other paperwork as required.Coordinate facility management, including maintenance, fire safety, security and renovation, as needed.Perform chart reviews and ensure completion of appropriate and timely documentation.Provide after-hours emergency coverage via cell phone on a rotating basisCORE COMPETENCIES:Professional Staff DevelopmentClinical and administrative supervision Financial Management - adheres to program budget and maintains programs' fiscal viabilityAbility to assess program needs, increase efficiencies, and build teams Ability to develop and execute strategic plans with staff members to enhance programming Ability to articulates the program's vision, mission, and values, and creates a culture built on DEIKnowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders. Delivers services that are trauma-informed and attend to cultural considerations and incorporate an anti-oppressive lens Promotes child/youth-centered, family-centered, developmentally appropriate, strength-based careCommitment to building and strengthening therapeutic and family relationships across all interactionsIdentifies and builds on individual, family and community strengths; empowers youth and familiesAbility to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a clinical treatment plan/interventions to meet the needs of individual youth and families with a focus on achievable outcomesTeam player who functions well in a multi-disciplinary team environment Ability to document assessments, plans and interventions Screening and assessment, clinical approaches/family therapy/family system approaches, and clinical documentation.Technology managementEDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT) in a Behavioral Health or related field EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of three years of related experience, including a minimum of one year of direct clinical supervision, required.Experience in providing direct services related to the treatment with families and children with serious emotional disturbance, severe mental, emotional, and behavioral impairment Working with families with complex, multi-system needsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Working within diverse communities. Direct practice with families using a family therapy model. Agreement to work a flexible scheduleComfortable with group supervision and commitment to work on professional development goals to improve adherenceWe respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Other details Job Family Program Administration [500s] Job Function Directors Pay Type Salary Employment Indicator 8810 - Clerical Office Employees NOC Min Hiring Rate $86,000.00 Required Education Master's Degree

Behavioral Health Clinician

The Jewish Board, Bronx

Make a bigger differenceBehavioral Health ClinicianAt The Jewish Board, we don't just make a difference - we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that's been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.Reasons you'll love working with us:• If you have a particular age range or population you're interested in working with, you can find your niche here. Our clients and staff are as diverse as the city we work in, and include people of all cultures, religions, races, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.We're committed to supporting your career development by encouraging mobility and advancement across different program types and jobs.With 70 locations throughout the five boroughs, you can work close to where you live. Generous vacation time and 15 paid holidays will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.We offer an excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with low co-pays.You'll receive ongoing support through high-quality supervision, specialized trainings from our Continuing Education team, and an education benefit.How you can make a bigger difference: The Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP) provides a transitional living environment for older youth in foster care who are ready to move towards independent living but could benefit from a supported environment to build the skills required to live independently. The SILP provides resources for youth aged 18 to 20 who are experiencing challenges as they transition to adulthood. All youth are referred to us through ACS. Our residents have experienced significant trauma, resulting in behavioral and emotional issues. The program provides physical and emotional support, family connections and visitation, educational, social and clinical support and opportunities, age appropriate recreational activities, and aftercare planning for youth and young adults.The Behavioral Health Clinician is a key member of the therapeutic team. He/She/They are responsible for supplying necessary, culturally sensitive clinical interventions within the realm of the program. The Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the director, case manager, medical staff and programming manager to ensure appropriate evaluations and treatment interventions for the youth. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Meet with assigned residents for weekly sessions, engage and remain in contact with their parents, ensure home visits are conducted, vocational/ Educational, psychiatric, recreational services are provided. Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community resourcesEngage families in planning for service Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community servicesAdvocate, as necessary, with external resources such as mental health providers, treatment facility, community members etc. on behalf of the residentsProvide individual and family counseling both on-site and through telehealth Provide support to youth who identify as LGBTQAI+.Liaise between program, family court, ACS, case planners, youth's family members, and relevant community members. Incorporate DBT skill building into work with youth and their families. Attend other planned ACS and school conferences, as well as court hearings.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications The Jewish Board is currently looking for talented individuals of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions with the following qualifications:License Masters in Social Work (LMSW), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population, LCSW, PhD.Valid Driver's License requiredSpanish speaking a plusIf you join us, you'll have these great benefits:Generous paid time off in addition to 15 agency holidays and 15 sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering CommitteeWho we are:The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.More on Equal Opportunity:We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Other details Job Family Clinical Staff [300s] Job Function Misc Professionals Pay Type Salary Employment Indicator 8833 - Hospital - Professional Employees Min Hiring Rate $67,340.00