Assistant Clinical Director - Youth Therapy (Residential)

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending and CommuterBenefits

Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Child Center of NY invites qualified candidates for Assistant Clinical Director-Therapy Services in its Residential Treatment Facility in New York. You will oversee individual and group therapy services, supervise Clinical Coordinators and integrate clinical treatment within residential care.

Lead clinical supervision, ensure documentation quality and compliance, and participate in treatment planning meetings. The role requires MSW and supervisory credentials with a focus on adolescent care.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• 3-5 years’ experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents.
• 2+ years’ supervisory experience.
• LCSW Certification, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist required.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manages the overall direction, coordination and performance of Clinical Coordinators in regard to both treatment and administrative duties, including clinical supervision and guidance of milieu staff.
• Serves as primary therapist for youth in the event of a Clinical Coordinator vacancy.
• Provides clinical supervision, assesses and addresses teams' clinical competence and compliance with documentation requirements.
• Reviews and approves diagnosis-based progress notes, treatment plans and assessments.
• Implements and ensures compliance with all agency, government and licensing requirements, regulations and expectations.
• Coordinates and co-chairs the comprehensive treatment planning meetings.
• Participates in Meet & Greet meetings and Admission Committee meetings with a focus on clinical treatment needs.
• Collaborates and supports implementation of special programs including the Creative Arts therapy and internship program within RTF.
• Creates and strengthens community relations with outside providers including hospitals, outpatient programs, etc.
• Liaisons with TCCNY programs for collaboration and seamless transitions.
• Support the overall RTF, assisting with crisis support and de-escalation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Child Center of NY invites qualified candidates for Assistant Clinical Director-Therapy Services in its Residential Treatment Facility in New York. You will oversee individual and group therapy services, supervise Clinical Coordinators and integrate clinical treatment within residential care.

Lead clinical supervision, ensure documentation quality and compliance, and participate in treatment planning meetings. The role requires MSW and supervisory credentials with a focus on adolescent care.