Clinical Coordinator - LCSW required

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, guidance, and training to applicable agency staff (clinical, direct support, management, and others as needed).
• Provides direct clinical supervision to assigned staff.
• Conducts required psychological assessments for service recipients.
• Completes Functional Behavioral Assessments, develops behavior plans, and medication monitoring plans as needed.
• Collaborates with staff, families, and other professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Coordinates the collection, summarization, and analysis of data related to behavior programs.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of learning and training methods based upon positive reinforcement.
• Coordinates outreach linkage with other clinical community services.
• Develops and oversees implementation and training of Behavior Support Plans, Medication Monitoring Plans, or other intervention strategies in conjunction with Residential Services.
• Participates in admissions decision process, screens referral material, attends screening sessions, and makes observation visits to applicant's current program.
• Coordinates clinical review committees.
• Attends in-service training program, professional seminars, etc. to increase professional skills.
• When requested or assigned, represents the agency at professional meetings, conferences.
• Will incorporate core concepts of person-centered excellence by respecting people’s concerns and responding accordingly and will use “teachable moments” to assist people in understanding and exercising their rights.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field; LCSW required.
• Experience in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development, including at least five years of experience: (1) working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans; and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.
• Certification or ability to become certified in SCIP-R.
• Strong behavioral analysis skills.
• Effective communication and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Office.
• Valid NYS driver's license free of moving violations deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.

Physical Demands

• Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, squat, bend the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands.
• Have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Have the ability to push, pull, and maneuver adults in wheelchairs.
• Possess verbal and written communication skills, in English, to ensure adequate regulatory documentation.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• On Demand Payment.
• And More!