What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead position at The Children's Home?
Who We Are
The
Children's Home mission is to partner with children,
families, and communities throughout New York State to
inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy
relationships for positive futures.
$75,000 - $80,000
$5,000 Sign on bonus!
Position Summary
The Children's Home is opening a NEW Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program in Sullivan County! The Youth ACT Team Lead plays a key role in guiding and supporting staff, leading team planning meetings, and providing clinical direction. They offer individual supervision, work alongside staff, and deliver direct services. This leadership role involves overseeing client intake, assessments, service plans, and discharge procedures, while ensuring compliance with standards. The Team Leader also manages the team’s budget, billing, and productivity, maintaining efficiency and quality in all operations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure client services meet the standards of The Children’s Home, Ontario County, and NYS OMH policies.
- Knowledge of Office of Mental Health regulations, mental disorder diagnosis and treatment, comprehensive assessments, clinical supervision practices, and behavior and personality development theories, including psychiatric rehabilitation readiness.
- Proven supervisory experience with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in computer skills.
- Manage manpower resources, oversee staff scheduling, and maintain attendance records to ensure proper coverage.
- Provide administrative and clinical supervision, facilitate team meetings for case collaboration, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Conduct mental health assessments, treatment planning, and deliver psychotherapy.
- Offer individual, family, and group counseling, plus advocacy and referral services.
- Maintain professional relationships and attend to administrative tasks like scheduling, supervision, performance evaluations, electronic records management, and report writing.
- Support crisis management and pursue ongoing professional development. Responsibilities may evolve as needed.
Requirements
Education
- Master's degree in Social Work or related field required
- Licensed Professional: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHP, LCAT, LMFT or related license required
Experience
- Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Children’s Home
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces
and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and
families we work with. We have created an inclusive and
mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek
quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative
team and make our mission of partnering with youth and
families their long-term goal.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
