Lead Clincian LCSW

Job Title: Lead Clinician Program: Clinical

Reporting Location: Ghent Reports To: VP of Clinical Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

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 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.

SKILLS

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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.