Summary:
The Clinical Director (full- or part-time) position is a blend of providing direct clinical services and administrative/supervisory responsibilities. Direct clinical services include individual therapy/counseling and group therapy. Administrative/supervisory responsibilities include supervision for counselors and oversight of best practices in our counseling department (ensuring compliance with regulations). Must have the ability to think globally, solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills. Full-time position 30-37.5 hours per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing therapy/counseling to adults, families, and/or children/adolescents
- Provide group therapy
- Administrative and clinical supervision of counselors
- Provide oversight of best practices in our counseling department
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Provide clinical training to clinical staff and interns
- Ensure client records are kept according to JFS and best practice
- Assist in community outreach efforts and support marketing of JFS’ counseling services
- Develop, plan, and implement strategies for program continuation and growth
- Develop and maintain relationships with closely aligned organizations for the purposes of partnership
- Continuously assess models of practice for the purpose of program innovation
- Attend supervision, case consultations, staff meetings, and staff development activities
- Other duties as requested by supervisor
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
Education and Experience:
- New York State licensure as LCSW-R preferred. Other licensed professionals (e.g., Master’s Degree or higher in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related field) may be considered based on acceptance from insurance payers and ability to supervise the counselors on our team.
- Paneled (or ability to become paneled) provider for Medicare and private insurance carriers
- Six or more years post-degree, clinical experience
- Three years or more of supervisory and/or clinical leadership experience
- Program development, data, and performance management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and data management environments. Experience with Simple Practice Software a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours (both days and/or evenings) a plus
- Bilingual a plus
- Valid New York State clinical license
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
