Assistant Executive Director of Clinical Services

Astor Services Inc.; Town of Rhinebeck (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation annually

13 paid holidays

4 personal days

1 sick day per month, accruable to 150

Fully paid LTD and life insurance

Medical and dental plan option

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Services to coordinate, administer, and oversee the clinical direction for all OMH licensed programs.

You will ensure evidence‑based practices across disciplines, supervise licensed clinicians, and guide strategic initiatives with the CPO and Medical Officer. You will lead staff development, oversee training partnerships, and collaborate with billing and MCOs to ensure high‑quality, culturally responsive care across the continuum

Qualifications

• 10 years of clinical experience with at least 5 years of supervisory/leadership.
• Able to lead teams and maintain productive relationships with program staff.
• Administrative experience with OMH licensed programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staffing clinical positions and supervising staff development.
• Supervise and administer all OMH licensed and designated programming.
• Oversee APA Internship and ensure modern, high‑quality training.
• Coordinate with OMH field/offices and agency leadership to improve program services.
• Lead the agency-wide Clinical Leadership meeting and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee EHR implementation and analytics for efficiency gains.
• Ensure Spanish language materials are available for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Bilingual

Education

Licensed psychologist

Licensed mental health professionals (LCSW/LMHC)

Job description

Join Astor Services as AED of Clinical Services and help shape the future of our clinical services for children and families. You will coordinate, administer, and oversee the clinical direction, business model, and effective treatment of all OMH licensed/designated programs, while ensuring that services are of the highest quality and culturally responsive to the needs of our clients. You will ensure that qualified professional staff and consultants deliver evidence-based practices across all licensed disciplines, including but not limited to psychology, social work, and licensed counseling. This is an opportunity to guide clinical teams and advance high-quality, culturally responsive care across a continuum of services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Guides the staffing of all clinical positions, and their ongoing supervision and professional development
• Provides direct supervision and has administrative responsibility for all agency OMH licensed and designated programming
• Supervises Director of Clinical Training and within the scope of that oversight supports agency-wide dissemination of evidence-based training
• Observes hiring and credentialing of all licensed clinical staff
• Responsible for ensuring that supervision of these disciplines is of the highest quality, and that clinical and medical training is strongly aligned with the agency's clinical agenda and the agency's mission, vision and values
• Directly supervises the director of the APA Internship, and ensures that the internship evolves into a modern, high-quality training program for emerging psychologists
• Reports to the CPO and works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and service area program leads to recommend changes in program services to meet clients' needs and the changing services provision environment; as well as to ensure that clinical services in new programs are of high quality
• Organizes and facilitates the agency-wide Clinical Leadership meeting with the purpose of improving service delivery across agency continuum of clinical services.
• Seeks to constantly improve clinical services using innovative tools, including participation in national learning collaboratives, the piloting of promising practices, and developing training partnerships to import best and evidence-based practices.
• Oversee Key Performance Indicators and Quality Improvement projects for programs within portfolio, supported by analytics/Director of Outcomes.
• Has a high level of involvement with Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation and integration with the purpose of constantly improving efficiencies and usefulness.
• Ensures that Spanish language materials (e.g., clinical forms in the EHR, clients' rights statements, screenings) are readily available to our Spanish speaking clients.
• Ensures culturally diverse and sensitive clinical practice throughout every arm of the organization.
• Coordinates with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in conjunction with Astor’s billing team to address concerns regarding eligibility, and where possible develop initiatives related to either value-based payments or other quality initiatives
• Serves as a key liaison to OMH field and central offices related to program development and daily operations, and coordinates with the agency’s Strategic Initiatives and Development team in generating PARs/EZPars to support new programs in the MHPD portal.
• Coordinates with staff across Executive Cabinet to ensure quality and fiscal viability of all program areas including agency CFO, Chief of QI/Client Risk & Compliance, Chief Medical Officer, and Director of Analytics.
• Additional external facing responsibilities include participation in relevant coalition/advocacy groups, engaging with various LGU and government contacts, coordinating with other community stakeholders including school districts.
• The AED of Clinical Services is called upon to represent the agency professionally in its public relations efforts as needed, including radio appearances, website blogs, and writing articles as needed.

What we provide:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually
• 13 paid holidays
• 4 personal days
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution
• New longevity incentives
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

Requirements:

• Licensed Psychologist preferred, Other fully licensed mental health disciplines (LCSW/LMHC) considered.
• 10 years of clinical experience with at least 5 years of supervisory/leadership.
• Able to lead teams, establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with program staff, organize tasks to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Administrative experience of OMH licensed programs preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.