Clinical Supervisor (Per Diem)

Little Flower Children - Brooklyn, NY

Part-time - Mid Level

Brooklyn, NY

251-500 employees

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you're looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Clinical Director in overseeing provision and efficiency of clinical services.
• Maintains overall functioning and efficiency of trauma-informed, evidence based clinical services for children in foster care.
• Co-manages the daily clinical operations including service delivery, clinical supervision, OLP crisis, staff development, and preservation of a safe and therapeutic environment for youth.
• Provides administrative and clinical supervision to Psychotherapists and Interns.
• Identifies strengths and abilities through individual and group therapies.
• Collaborates closely with Clinical Director and Mental Health Administrators to ensure cohesiveness in workflows.
• Uses crisis plans and de-escalates the crisis and prevents or reduces future crises.
• Provides direct service including therapy, assessment and collateral support.
• Follows up with treatment team members to ensure that recommendations are implemented.
• Plays an important role in increasing cohesion, developing/enhancing programs internally and externally.
• Utilizes evidence-based models specific to youth needs.
• Triages and makes assessments to determine youth's mental health needs.
• Ensures clinical staff under their supervision submit departmental documentation and required reports in a timely manner.
• Reviews all supervisees' progress notes for quality assurance.
• Submits electronically signed, typed progress notes and reports in a timely manner through our Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assists with preparation for outside audits and Corrective Action Plans for the Mental Health department.
• Serves as a liaison for mental health providers regarding various issues.
• Acts as a liaison and point of contact for contracted psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, casework team, residential staff, and external providers.
• Collaborates with HCM team and oversees and completes LPHA forms, Complex Trauma Assessments, and other specialized assessments.
• Provides oversight and consultation of individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Represents the clinical staff in team meetings and case conferences.
• Provides oversight to clinical internship opportunities for students from local universities and colleges.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of addictions and psychiatric diagnosis preferred.
• Previous experience working in the field of foster care, CFTSS, 29i, clinical psychology or related mental health services preferred.
• At least 1-year of previous experience supervising.
• NYS LCSW, LCSW-R, or Licensed Psychologist (Psy.D. or Ph.D.).
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience with trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy models preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• SIFI certified is also preferred, but if not, applicant can obtain SIFI certification once part of the team.
• Certification in/use of Evidence Based models preferred.