Clinical Supervisor - RHY

Description

The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly eleven thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood.

The Clinical Director will support the Director of RHY Services and Supervisors in overseeing the daily implementation of services to Runaway, Homeless, and at-risk youth (RHY), youth who are survivors of trafficking, youth involved in the child welfare system and other vulnerable populations through the drop-in center. This position will provide clinical supervision of the Mental Health Hub Social Workers across both sites, Crisis Coordinator, and graduate school interns.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations, in conjunction with the RHY Supervisors, and ensure programmatic grant compliance and reporting is maintained.
• Provide direct supervision of the Social Workers at both Soho and Bronx locations, Crisis Coordinator, and potential interns.
• Continue the ongoing development and implementation of a clinical framework for screening, engaging, and supporting youth and young adults (up to age 24) with severe and persistent mental illnesses and/or who have a history or risk of homelessness, including mental health and psychiatric evaluations.
• Develop procedures and systems to provide clinical support to staff and interns; and other staff across agency as needed.
• Ensure accurate data collection and timely reporting to funders.
• Support interns in the thorough assessment of each young person and to develop service plans based on those assessments.
• Design and implement new programmatic activities in consultation with Managing Director of RHY &Supportive Housing and Director of RHY Services.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of case conferences across both sites, including staff from other program areas/agencies to determine appropriate plans for young people.
• Represent The Door at outside events and functions.
• Work as an active member of The Door’s Behavior Management Team (BMT) and attend all associated meetings.
• Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention as necessary.
• Participate in agency-wide and department staff meetings monthly, as well as all scheduled team meetings.
• Network with other agencies serving vulnerable youth and build linkages to help meet their needs.
• In collaboration with Managing Director of RHY &Supportive Housing, execute spending for all special population related grants within established budget limitations.
• Collaborate with other organizations to advocate for relevant policies for RHY and other vulnerable populations.
• Implement and support all agency policies and decisions as defined by management.
• Be available for weekend coverage of drop-in services in the absence of the RHY Supervisors (Soho/Bronx).
• Complete any additional responsibilities and functions as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field with three years relevant professional experience
• LMSW or LCSW required.
• SIFI certification
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Experience with urban homeless youth and LGBTQ population, including assessment, counseling, and crisis management, demonstrated by a minimum of 7 years of service delivery.
• Familiarity and experience with trauma-informed approaches to service coordination and delivery
• Experience and/or knowledge working with street-involved youth.
• Knowledgeable of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people.
• Understanding of adolescent development, assessment, counseling, and/or crisis management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Spanish, French or Mandarin strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and creatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Hours:  35 hours per week (10am-6pm, Monday through Friday; occasional weekends if needed)

Salary: $65,000 - $68,000 annually 

COVID -19 POLICY

The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Salary : $65,000 - $68,000