Behavioral Health Supervisor (LMSW or LMHC) - Manhattan

StartCare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Behavioral Health Supervisor (LMSW or LMHC) in Manhattan. This role involves comprehensive supervision of staffing and the provision of mental health evaluations. The successful candidate will oversee treatment approaches, contribute to interdisciplinary teams, and maintain high standards of care. Strong supervisory skills and a Master's degree in social work or counseling are required.

Benefits

Vacation, personal, and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision plans

Pension & retirement plan

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year as a staff trainer or treatment supervisor.
• Evidence of excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in psychological assessments and treatment services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CASAC Counselors and ensure delivery of behavioral services.
• Conduct initial, annual, and crisis mental health evaluations.
• Provide clinical supervision and participate in case conferences.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Problem Solving

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Therapeutic Approaches

Education

Masters Degree Social Work

Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Substance Abuse and Alcoholism Counselor (CASAC)

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Behavioral Health Supervisor (LMSW or LMHC) - Manhattan

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Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Supervisor reports to the Clinic Director and is instrumental in assessing the mental, emotional and overall behavioral functioning of individuals and administers programs of treatment. Supervising all treatment staff (Counselors) of the Behavioral Services Unit.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of CASAC Counselors and ensure delivery of behavioral services, overseas case notes and individual case records.
• Studies medical and behavioral histories and provides guidance on bio-psycho-social assessment to the Counselors.
• Provides initial mental health screenings for all patients prior to admission.
• Provides initial, annual and crisis mental health evaluations for identified patients.
• Provides clinical supervision to the counselors by holding supervisory meetings at least once weekly with a focus on case analysis, person-centered treatment planning, case management and issues related to the supervisory process.
• Participates in clinical supervision with the Clinic Director once per week.
• Effects improved patient adjustments by selecting the appropriate therapeutic approach and providing individual and group psycho-therapy, crisis therapy and marital/family therapy, when indicated, on either an on-going, time-limited or crisis intervention level.
• Ensures that vocational rehabilitation is integrated within each treatment plan.
• Serves as a member or chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of the patient's treatment plan.
• Provides a network of referrals for those patients needing out-patient, in-patient, residential, or emergency psychiatric services, ensures patient coordination and follow-up, and monitors progress monthly with external providers.
• Coordinates referrals and follow-up for those patients who require concurrent chemical dependency services.
• Provides patient, staffing, financial, and other reports as required
• Document incidents through the incident reporting application (My Insight)
• Create corrective action plans (CAPs) as needed
• If applicable, follow up with Justice Center on Justice Center reportable incidents
• Understands the flow of processes for isolation room, inventory, (PPE distribution, ordering supplies, calculating needs), telehealth (scheduling, productivity, activity logs)
• Participate in case conferences
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees to generate research and demonstration proposals, and to provide feedback for identified corporate priorities.
• Provides staff training to treatment personnel and ensures the implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Ensures staff maintains all patient confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
• Coordinates the release of patient treatment summaries to requesting agencies.
• Ensures the thorough and timely completion of patient treatment and reporting documentation in all systems including ERDS, HRA-STARS, OASAS-CDS, and manual records as appropriate.
• Concurrently monitors the quality of patient treatment and reporting documentation in all systems and initiates prompt corrective actions if required.
• Provides administrative back-up for Clinic Director as needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree Social Work or Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling required.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) require with a Master or Advanced Credential Substance Abuse and Alcoholism Counselor (CASAC) required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a staff trainer or treatment supervisor. Evidence of excellent interpersonal relationships, effective communication skills, (written, oral and interpersonal) ability to problem solve, ability to motivate, develop, and coach individuals and groups, ability to appropriately confront issues, and ability to think creatively.
• A strong commitment to furthering institutional performance measures through interdisciplinary teamwork is essential.
• Throughout the organization and establish a proactive, result-oriented culture.
• Experience in providing and documenting psychological assessments including diagnosis as described in the DSM-IV, establishing therapeutic relationships with individuals, provide direct treatment services and referrals for patients, provide consultation to the treatment staff, and develop research and grant proposals.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Bilingual is a plus. With Spanish Preferred.
  
  

Benefits

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Pension & retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment
  
  

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

START is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. START encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

START undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

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