Behavioral Health Supervisor & Team Coach

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Behavioral Health supervisor to organize staff, oversee daily operations, and deliver comprehensive treatment services. The role includes administrative oversight, clinical supervision, and program development to maintain high-quality patient care.

The ideal leader will drive staff training, policy implementation, and performance improvement to meet regulatory standards and advance care quality across the department.

Qualifications

• Master of Science required or comparable experience.
• Current License to practice as a Mental Health Counselor in New York State, or Current License to practice as a Master Social Worker, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 4–6 years of technical experience and 0–2 years of leadership/management experience.
• OR Doctor of Psychology required, or comparable experience.
• Current License to practice as a Psychologist in New York State, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience and 0–2 years of leadership/management experience.
• Current License to practice as a Clinical Social Worker preferred (LCSW), plus specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Behavioral Health department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members.
• Leads the activities of assigned Behavioral Health team members by communicating and providing guidance toward achieving department objectives.
• Manages day-to day activities of assigned treatment program.
• Participates in program planning and evaluation.
• Coordinates and oversees development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures to facilitate optimal functioning of the program.
• Oversees the development and implementation of treatment modalities and performs assessments to monitor their performance.
• Assists in Performance Improvement activities to ensure that program services are efficient and effective.
• Maintains and updates program policies and procedures ensuring compliance with current regulations, health system policies and quality care standards.
• Supervises, hires, trains, disciplines and evaluates the performance of staff.
• Ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
• Arranges staff training to foster optimal therapeutic interaction with patients.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership/management

Team coordination

Clinical supervision

Education

Master of Science

Licensed NYS mental health license

Doctor of Psychology (optional/experience)

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Behavioral Health supervisor to organize staff, oversee daily operations, and deliver comprehensive treatment services. The role includes administrative oversight, clinical supervision, and program development to maintain high-quality patient care.

The ideal leader will drive staff training, policy implementation, and performance improvement to meet regulatory standards and advance care quality across the department.