Clinical Team Leader- Home Behavior Crisis Intervention

Location: Mt. Vernon, NY
Hours: M-F 930 am to 6 pm
Salary: $86,000
Pay to Stay Bonus: $7,500
 
Clinical license required: LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT
 
 
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
 This position will supervise interventionists working collaboratively with youth in Westchester County with an intellectual or developmental disability who are at risk of a separation from their families due to a potential hospitalization or other out of home placement and will also see cases themselves.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Supervise Home Behavior Crisis Interventionists
Leads team huddles and staff meetings
Determines appropriateness of referrals for the service
Determines when cases are ready to close
Sees approximately one case at a time

 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

Helps family apply for OPWDD or OMH services.
Attends CSE meetings and other appointments with the family as appropriate.

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
 

Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Ability to navigate electronic health record
Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
Able to demonstrate flexibility in adjusting work plan for the day to best meet the needs of the families.

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
Experience with youth with IDD and/or behavioral health diagnoses
Experience with clinical supervision
Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Creole a plus

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Driver’s license required
Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community

Must be able to move in tight spaces
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