Clinical Supervisor

Background

Forestdale is a NYC child welfare agency focused on preventing child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care services. They serve low-income and immigrant communities in Brooklyn and Queens, helping thousands of families and youth.

Job Summary

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of the LBHP team in the Behavioral Health Program/ Article 29-I. They support the LBHP team in using best practices for behavioral health assessments, crisis management, treatment plan development, and therapeutic interventions for children in the child welfare system. They also ensure compliance with regulations from OCFS, OMH, and DOH.

Essential Functions

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to the mental health providers.
• Act as liaison and provide coordination between medical staff, health homes program, Article 29-I administration, and case planning team to ensure children receive necessary behavioral health services.
• Review and co-sign all documentation completed by the LBHP (Progress notes, Mental Health Intake and Reassessments, Evaluations, Comprehensive Treatment Plans, OLP treatment plans, and court reports).
• Assign cases and monitor caseload.
• Complete necessary case-related and supervisory documentation.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement activities.
• Attend weekly case conferences as a support to the LBHP.
• Provide psychotherapeutic supports.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in behavioral sciences or related field.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in the delivery of direct services to children, youth, and families.

Skills and Competencies

• Oral and written communication.
• Program evaluation.
• Solid clinical skills.
• Knowledge of Trauma interventions.
• Compliance with: Required background checks, including NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse/Maltreatment, NYS Sex Offender Registry, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services fingerprinting, NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List, NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List. Mandated reporter training. Applicable provisions of the NYS Education Law with respect to hiring and retaining licensed professionals.

License and Language

• Mandated LCSW licensure.
• Spanish a plus.

Pay

• Masters & LCSW: $76,000 - $83,000
• Master's & LCSW & Bilingual: $78,000 - $85,000

Location

67- 35 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Benefits

• Four weeks’ vacation.
• Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance.
• 401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match.
• Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Opportunities for educational scholarships.

Additional Information

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. They welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization. Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.