Our client strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, our client has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC's most under-served communities, their 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
The Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) is a coeducational program in a warm, supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility. Our client never considers it too late to give young people the help they need and is pleased to partner with these two agencies to ensure the young people in their care have the skills and support they need to achieve long-term success. Reflecting our client's dedication to comprehensive care, the RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators, psychiatric providers, a pediatrician, 24-hour nursing staff, and 24-hour youth advocates. Supports are individualized and tailored to the needs of the young people.
Position SummaryThe Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing the engagement and support of RTF youth and families from entry through post-discharge (aftercare program) from the RTF. This role works hand in hand with the Clinical Supervisor for Therapy Services to bring the family into the center of the treatment and discharge process and secure all entitlements, resources, and supports necessary to ensure positive outcomes.
Essential FunctionsProgram Development: Responsible for the development, implementation, and enhancement of structures and procedures for Transitional and Permanency programs to decrease length of stay and minimal re-referrals.
Clinical Supervision: Provide ongoing supervision to transitional and family support teams, focusing on relationship building, family dynamics, and educational success.
Family Support: Oversee assessments of family needs and implementation of plans to address barriers to reunification, including skill building and linkage to social determinants of health resources.
Collaborative Leadership: Lead joint meetings with community-based programs (Health Homes, CFTSS, Benefit Access) to ensure effective support.
Community Integration: Ensure intensive, hands-on work with youth and families to facilitate successful transitions back into the community.
Meeting Participation: Participate in clinical and treatment meetings (LOS, pre-admissions, CTPs) and present weekly updates to administration.
Relationship Management: Maintain collaborative relationships with local resources and navigate systems such as OCFS, DSS/ACS, DOE, and Medicaid.
Educational Support: Ensure school needs are met through regular contact with the in-house D75 school system.
Fund Management: Work with the Business Director to monitor utilization of transitional/wrap-around funds following OMH policies.
Compliance: Ensure all activities remain in compliance with OMH regulations and guidelines.
Flex schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Days: Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday
Requirement: Two late nights (12:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Acts as backup to the Director of Integrated Clinical Services.
Supervises Transitional Coordinators, Permanency-Family Connections Specialists, and Intake Specialists.
Conducts chart reviews and participates in community visits to ensure documentation compliance and best practice standards.
Manages the overall direction and evaluation of the Transitional, Aftercare, and Family Support entities.
Must be over 21 years of age.
Education: Master's degree in a human services field.
Experience: At least 2 years of direct service experience with children with SED and 2 years of supervisory/managerial experience in the social service sector.
Certification: LCSW Certification required.
Skills: Strong analytical, decision-making, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Attributes: Ability to remain calm under pressure, commitment to DEI principles, and a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
Travel: Willingness to travel to families' homes and work at least one weekend day per week.
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401k Pension and Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program