Lead Clincian LCSW

At In Flight, Inc. we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Summary of Position: The Lead Clinician is responsible for the development and implementation of Behavior Plans. Teaching staff and supporting adults with IDD and Mental Health. Ensure best practice for health and safety with working knowledge of HCBS waivers and part 633.16 regulations

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field; LCSW or LMHC required.

• Experience in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development.
• Experience with working with adults with mental health
• Knowledge of HCBS and Part 633.16 regulations
• Three to five years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans
• Ability to provide supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.
• Certification or ability to become certified in SCIP-R
• Strong behavioral analysis skills
• Effective communication and demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office and Therap

Primary Functions:

Develops and oversees implementation and training of Behavior Support Plans, Medication Monitoring Plans, or other intervention strategies in conjunction with Residential Services.

• Provides leadership, guidance, and training to applicable agency staff (clinical, direct support, management, and others as needed).
• Provides direct clinical supervision to assigned staff.
• Conducts required psychological assessments for service recipients.
• Completes Functional Behavioral Assessments, develops behavior plans, and medication monitoring plans as needed.
• Coordinates the collection, summation, and analysis of data related to behavior programs
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards as required.
• Participates in admissions decision process, screens referral material, attends screening sessions, and makes observation visits to applicants’ current program.
• Participates in meetings/committees as required (i.e., Human Rights Committee, Risk Management Committee, Incident Review Committee, Corporate Compliance, etc.) to ensure adherence to best practices across programs.
• Attend Life Plan meetings and monthly res-hab meetings for high needs and/or dually diagnosed individuals, as appropriate/needed.
  During scheduled and unscheduled site visits, observe and document any changes in the individuals’ clinical stability and presentation. Communicate findings, clinical assessment, and recommendations to the treatment team.
• Develops effective treatment plans in conjunction with individuals and treatment teams; monitors and evaluates individuals’ progress; and modifies treatment plans or terminates services when appropriate.
• May supervise and train social work interns, and paraprofessional social work and/or direct care staff.
• Frequent travel between work sites.

Physical Demands: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 20lbs.

Conditions of Employment: The employee agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position. All staff must pass all NYS Justice Center Background Check Requirements, and Physical. In addition, the employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law (including any motor vehicle infractions) to the Human Resources Department.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer