Clinical Director for Adolescent Residential Program

About the position

The Cedar Knolls House (Bronx) provides therapeutic and support services to adolescents aged 17-21 who are referred to us through ACS and the Juvenile Justice system. Our residents have experienced significant trauma, resulting in behavioral, emotional, and functional/development issues. Cedar Knolls House offers an extensive independent living skills program, including vocational preparation, and educational services that assists youth towards reaching independence. The Clinical Director has full responsibility for the ongoing clinical and administrative guidance of the clinical staff members, providing ongoing training, supervision, and guidance to staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing regularly scheduled supervision to all clinical staff members, including evaluations.
• Providing training through regular supervision.
• Ensuring appropriate supervision of all program Interns, either through direct supervision, or by overseeing the clinical supervision provided by the social worker.
• Evaluating/assessing treatment and service plans.
• Running case conferences.
• May carry a caseload, and run specialized groups.
• Active participant in the intake process for new referrals, and reviews client’s ongoing service plan.
• Ensures that the clinical needs to the client are met.
• Is a key staff resource for community outreach efforts and may perform such outreach and establish linkages with other groups, individuals or organizations which may be helpful to our clients.
• Providing all necessary notes, progress notes, Risk Assessments, etc. as required.
• May cover for Director in his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, plus NY State Licensure (LCSW) is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience, including a minimum of 1 year of direct clinical supervision.
• Specialized experience with residential treatment.
• A current, valid clean Driver’s license is required for this position.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days.
• Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans.
• Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness.
• Free continuing education opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation.
• 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join.