Clinical Coordinator DOE John Bowne PIP Program - School Based

The Child Center of NY; Woodside (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a School-Based Clinical Coordinator to lead a site team focused on student mental wellness, attendance, and academic progress. You will provide individual and group therapy and connect students and families with needed services.

You will collaborate with school staff and community organizations to review progress, implement strategies, and ensure documentation complies with OMH guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School.
• LMSW or Limited Permit certification.
• Bilingual in one or more languages (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Lead a site-based team of direct-service professionals focused on student mental wellness and attendance.
• Provide individual and group therapy and link students to services as needed.
• Collaborate with school staff and CBOs to improve student outcomes.
• Assign work and communicate expected productivity to staff.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment such as TF-CBT.
• Maintain documentation and quarterly treatment plans per OMH regulations.

Skills

Bilingual

Time management

Independent work

Strong writing

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Child Center Of NY

At The Child Center of NY, we believe every child and family deserves access to compassionate, high-quality behavioral healthcare and the support needed to thrive. For more than 70 years, we have served children and families across New York City through innovative mental health, education, wellness, and social service programs. Today, our team supports more than 40,000 children and families annually through 50 locations and 100+ programs citywide.

Summary

The School-Based Clinical Coordinator (SBCC) is responsible for leading a site-based team of direct-service professionals dedicated to the mental wellness, school attendance, and academic progress of students. The clinical coordinator will also provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and help link students and families to other necessary services impacting their success. The clinical coordinator collaborates with school administration and Community Based Organizations (CBO) that run Community Schools to review efforts, discuss challenges, and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes. The SB Clinical Coordinator assigns work, develops, and communicates expected productivity levels to staff. Report to Program Director, Senior PD, or Associate Vice President.

Essential Functions

• Manage outcome data and ensure that systems are efficiently collecting relevant data, billing material, etc.
• Conduct intakes and individual, group and family therapy.
• Supervise direct-service staff such as Youth Advocates, College Career Advisors, etc.
• Provide training, support, and collaborative work with teachers, counselors and families as assigned.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).
• Consistently collaborate with school staff and faculty on referrals, progress monitoring, events, and crises.
• Complete and review documentation, progress notes and quarterly treatment plans concurrently with clients and in accordance with OMH regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School.
• LMSW or Limited Permit certification.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, and others, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications

• SIFI certification or acquiring certification.
• Comfort and knowledge of trauma work, evidence-based treatments and youth development.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record System.
• Excellent communication skills, especially writing.
• Adept at developing and maintaining strong working relationships across diverse groups.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for a long period of time, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or control, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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