Assistant Program Director and Clinical Manager of Sweet Home

BestSelf; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,341 - 59,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Student loan forgiveness programs

Health insurance options

License renewal reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BestSelf in Buffalo, NY seeks an Assistant Program Director and Clinical Manager of Sweet Home to plan, organize, and direct program services. You will supervise staff clinically and administratively, and provide direct services to clients as needed.

The role requires knowledge of clinical supervision, effective communication, and regulatory compliance, with a minimum of 3 years in community mental health and licensure as LCSW-R, LCSW, or LMHC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in community mental health setting.
• Must hold an LCSW-R, LCSW, or LMHC.
• Knowledge of clinical supervision practice and mental health treatment system.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to staff.
• Review and sign off on staff clinical records in a timely fashion.
• Compliance with Regulations - ensure all case records are in compliance and all paperwork is completed according to Standards of Care and Licensing Regulations.
• Address consumer complaints
• Cover administrative emergencies in the absence of the Program Director, Assistant Clinical Director
• Make effective and efficient decisions regarding daily Branch operations
• Ensure safety inside and outside the building
• Conduct staff meetings to foster team work
• Meetings with support staff to ensure efficiency of the office
• Meetings with personnel to review and ensure they meet performance standards
• Ensure compliance with all agency and program policies and procedures.
• Please note, your schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

LCSW-R

LCSW

LMHC

Tools

Windows

Job description

Assistant Program Director and Clinical Manager of Sweet Home

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $55,341 -$59,500 Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background

The Assistant Program Director plans, organizes and directs the services of the program, manages daily operations, provides clinical and administrative supervision to program staff, and provides direct services to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to staff.
• Review and sign off on staff clinical records in a timely fashion.
• Compliance with Regulations - ensure all case records are in compliance and all paperwork is completed according to Standards of Care and Licensing Regulations.
• Address consumer complaints
• Cover administrative emergencies in the absence of the Program Director, Assistant Clinical Director
• Make effective and efficient decisions regarding daily Branch operations
• Ensure safety inside and outside the building
• Conduct staff meetings to foster team work
• Meetings with support staff to ensure efficiency of the office
• Meetings with personnel to review and ensure they meet performance standards
• Ensure compliance with all agency and program policies and procedures.
• Please note, your schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

Skills:

• Must have knowledge of clinical supervision practice, relevant community resources and mental health treatment system structure, common mental disabilities, basic behavior theory and principles of psychiatric rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary team methodology, common psychotropic medications, and direct service delivery methods and theory.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Minimum proficiency with Windows based software applications is required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in community mental health setting required. Candidates must have a LCSW-R, LCSW, or LMHC.

Some things you can look forward to:

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
• Generous paid time off
• Various student loan forgiveness programs
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
• Career growth and advancement opportunities