Clinical Coordinator

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in youth mental health is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for its Brooklyn RTF. This role involves overseeing clinical services, providing therapy, and supervising a treatment team to ensure effective care for adolescents. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Social Work and relevant experience in psychiatric settings, contributing to the integration of mental health practices with supportive services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• LMSW/LCSW licensure needed.
• Preferably 2 years' experience in psychiatric facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical services for 6-8 youth, including treatment plans and therapy.
• Supervise Youth Advocates and provide clinical best practices.
• Collaborate with mental health systems and provide related duties.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Clinical Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

LMSW/LCSW

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the clinical services of youth admitted to the Brooklyn RTF, including treatment planning and individual and group therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

· Direct clinical services for a caseload of 6-8 youth in the Brooklyn RTF, including completion of clinical assessments, treatment plans, discharge planning, and conferences as required by the Office of Mental Health and clinical best practices

· Provide individual and family therapy as required to meet individualized goals for each youth on caseload

· Act as the lead of the treatment team for individual caseload, ensuring clear, consistent communication between all disciplines, including but not limited to psychiatric provider, medical team, milieu, and administration

· In partnership with the Unit Leader, provide supervision for Youth Advocates and Senior Youth Advocates of at least 1 unit geared towards the integration of mental health, rehabilitative services, and clinical best practices into the milieu

· Support the foundational practices of Sanctuary and TCI via training and skills including, but not limited to, community and red flag meetings

· Collaborate with systems throughout NYS and NYC, including ACS, various county DSS teams, DJJOY, etc.

· Other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises clinical milieu practice and integration via individual and group supervision, case conferences, and joint sessions with youth/milieu.

Oversees the communication and dispositional planning of the treatment team for personal caseload and case coverage for the clinical team when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• LMSW/LCSW
• Current CPR certification (provided at RTF).
• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) (Provided at RTF)
• Documented performance of exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working with adolescents
• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of psychiatric terminology, HIPAA regulations, DSM-V-TR, ICD, and CPT coding
• At least 2 years' experience working in a psychiatric facility with adolescents/young adults

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V