Team Leader-EN563401

The school-based Team Leader is responsible for the daily clinical and administrative operation of the school-based mental health program, including interactions with students, students’ families, school personnel, interdisciplinary personnel, local and state governing bodies, ICL personnel and administration, and the N.Y. State Office of Mental Health. The Team Leader will also provide appropriate and clinically indicated services to children, adolescents, parents, and families in an on-site school-based satellite clinic and support services at HPC as needed.  Provides in-service training, collateral contact, and support to teachers and school personnel.  Maintains clinical records within all Federal, State, and City regulations documenting all services provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties.  (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.
• Establish compliance with Federal, State and City regulations
• Collaborate and work with other Integrated Program Directors on a regular basis
• Provide direct clinical supervision to clinical staff
• Provide skills to train families, school personnel, and students
• Provide classroom-based consultation and training in behavior management and inclusion theory and strategies
• Provide administrative supervision to all staff
• Address any pending referrals, conduct initial intakes if needed
• Oversee mandated levels of services
• Participate in the development of a program budget as needed
• Lead a utilization review committee as needed
• Lead interdisciplinary team disposition committee as needed
• Train staff to maintain clinical records in accordance with all City, State, and Federal regulations, as per the City Mental Health and OASAS, the State Office of Mental Health, and the State of New York Department of Health.
• Coordinate research and evaluation of projects; collect data, complete electronic submission of data regularly, and submit written quarterly and annual reports.
• Schedule in-agency training/in-service programs with OMH and other participatory school programs
• Report weekly to the Vice President of Integrated Services
• Consult with school personnel as needed for crisis intervention
• Perform other duties as requested

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Committed to equity, anti-racism, and active promotion of the ICL equity goals and action steps.
• Strong clinical writing skills; ability to accurately document counseling sessions demonstrating an understanding of mental health status, recovery-oriented treatment planning and psychiatric and substance harm reduction techniques
• Computer proficiency. Ability to master electronic health record software, use word processing programs, and computer programs and applications to provide telehealth as required  
• Cultural competency is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure mental health crisis environment 
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate trauma-informed, Person-Centered care to clients in a crisis. Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions; prioritize, think logically and advocate professionally. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the clinic's mission, vision, values, standards, and code of ethical behavior.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clients, colleagues, the public, other agencies and their staff, and third-party insurance personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education & Experience 

• Master’s degree in social work (LCSW) or in a related field, and valid state certification
• Minimum of 5 years experience with children and families--experience in a school-based setting preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive administrative and/or managerial experience

Job Knowledge 

• Must have an excellent understanding of state OMH and DOH and city DMH regulations. 
• Superior written and verbal communication skills are a must
• Successful track record of leading diverse interdisciplinary staff is essential