Position(s): Social Worker/Clinical Supervisor

Reports To: Chief Supports Officer

Compensation: Very competitive and commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package and extensive professional development opportunities are also available.

Status: Full-Time (10 month employee)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, (7:45-4:00 pm)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Join our Team!!

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor to join our team, serving K-8 students. The Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor will play a vital role in providing clinical supervision to our mental health providers and supporting the social-emotional needs of our students.

The ideal candidate for this position is student-centered, passionate about young learners, and committed to their social and emotional development. They should be a problem solver, creative in their approach, and adept at building relationships to achieve goals. Additionally, they should be a coachable clinician, eager to grow professionally, and possess exceptional communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team of mental health providers, ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards. They will collaborate with stakeholders to create a positive and inclusive school environment and contribute to the overall success and well-being of our students.

Overview

Merrick Academy is one of the first charter schools to open in New York City and the first to open (2000) in Queens. With a rich history and deep roots in the local community, Merrick Academy is an all-inclusive learning community serving over 500 students and families. Merrick Academy provides students with innovative avenues to connect, learn, and discover their greatness. Through our rigorous STEM-based program, we work toward the common purpose of providing an excellent education for all students, ensuring our students are college and career-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Supervision and Counseling:

• Provide clinical supervision to the schools social workers and guidance counselors, ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards.
• Maintain a caseload of middle school students, conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and assessment procedures to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of students.
• Implement restorative discipline practices and crisis intervention strategies as needed.

School Wide Supports:

• Support the guidance counselors with the middle and high school application process
• Collaborate with the Student Support Team (SST) to implement school-wide behavioral systems and restorative discipline practices.
• Develop support strategies aligned with the school's vision and equity agenda, catering to diverse learner needs.
• Coordinate with external providers and manage crisis intervention services.
• Deliver weekly at-hope counseling groups (i.e, gender identity groups, anti-bullying groups, etc.)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a positive behavior support climate and address student concerns effectively.

Supervision and Leadership:

• Lead weekly individual and group supervision sessions for the clinical team.
• Identify and provide development for the clinical and therapeutic skills of teh clinical team.
• Collaborate weekly with the team to discuss caseloads, feedback, next steps, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance of documentation and needed credentials.

Deliverables:

Clinical Supervision and Counseling:

• Conduct weekly clinical supervision sessions with the social workers and guidance counselors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of counseling sessions and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention support as needed for students in the caseload.
• Develop and oversee a system for measuring student growth related to clinical goals.

School Wide Supports:

• Develop and implement strategies to support 4th and 5th-grade families with the middle school application process.
• Participate actively in the SST to implement behavioral systems and practices.
• Establish connections with external providers and manage crisis interventions effectively.

Supervision and Leadership:

• Conduct weekly individual and group supervision sessions for mental health providers.
• Develop and deliver professional development opportunities for mental health providers.
• Ensure compliance with licensure requirements and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in New York State as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a minimum of 2 years of successful licensure and in good standing.
• Completed supervisory courses to supervise registered Social Workers (LMSWs), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), or Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs).
• School-based certification or credentialing highly preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a School Social Worker, School Marriage Family Therapist, or similar position highly preferred.
• Supervision experience.
• Experience working with elementary-age students in a school setting highly preferred.
• Familiarity with special education, IEP team participation, and educationally related mental health services highly preferred.
• Familiarity with socio-emotional learning competencies, trauma-informed education practices, multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS), and restorative practices a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with a diverse population of students.
• Eagerness to collaborate with peers and develop highly collaborative teams
• Growth mindset and an ability to use feedback to improve teaching practices
• Ability to present data in multiple formats (charts, reports, comparisons, trend analysis, etc.)
• Commitment and passion for working with students.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

I acknowledge that:

I have read and understand the responsibilities and qualifications required to perform this job successfully. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an individual in this position. This description implies that these are the only duties to be performed, and it is not an exhaustive list of all knowledge, skills, or abilities required. There may be additional duties as assigned. The employee must follow any job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This description excludes the marginal functions incident to the performance of this job’s fundamental duties. All essential job duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Merrick Academy to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), or any other protected class, and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Queens, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person