Clinical Coordinator - Reception Center

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Vacation & holidays

403(b) plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee is seeking a senior supervisor to oversee case management and housing staff serving adults with severe mental illness who are homeless. The role includes program oversight when leadership is unavailable, intake assessments, outreach, and crisis intervention.

The position requires an MSW or clinical Master’s Degree and prior supervisory experience; Spanish language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSW or clinical Master’s Degree required.
• Significant supervisory experience.
• Proficient computer and communication skills required; knowledge of AWARDS a plus.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and housing and benefits systems as well as experience delivering short-term treatment preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise case management and housing staff working with severely and persistently mentally ill, homeless adults.
• Provide program oversight in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director.
• Assess prospective clients during intake process, outreach to referral sources, prepare monthly statistical reports, deliver case management services in absence of caseworkers, and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate ancillary clinical services and serve as the liaison for outside providers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Computer skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

MSW or clinical Master’s Degree

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

Supervise case management and housing staff working with severely and persistently mentally ill, homeless adults. Provide program oversight in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director. Assess prospective clients during intake process, outreach to referral sources, prepare monthly statistical reports, deliver case management services in absence of caseworkers, and provide crisis intervention as needed. Coordinate ancillary clinical services and serve as the liaison for outside providers. Related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm (Thursdays 11am-7:30pm)

Qualifications

MSW or clinical Master’s Degree required. Significant supervisory experience. Proficient computer and communication skills required; knowledge of AWARDS a plus. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and housing and benefits systems as well as experience delivering short-term treatment preferred. Bilingual Spanish a plus.

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Program Description

The BRC Reception Center is a transitional residence funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services to house 96 men and women. The program is the only clinically based, transitional residence offered in the city for homeless individuals who have been diagnosed with one or more severe and persistent mental illnesses. Many of these individuals also have a history of substance abuse, some are medically fragile and some have criminal justice histories (including those who are participating in treatment as an alternative sentence to incarceration). The goals of the Reception Center are to provide psychiatric and medical stabilization along with therapeutic and case management services with the aim of placing its clients in appropriate, supportive housing within nine months. Follow-up care for at least one year is then provided to assist graduates in maintaining housing and continuing to successfully reintegrate into society.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.