Lead OLP Clinician

Children's Aid Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated behavioral health professional to provide essential services for children and families. In this role, you will deliver individual and family therapy, conduct clinical assessments, and supervise support staff, all while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Flexibility is key, as you will travel to provide home and community-based services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents in need, all within a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in social work or mental health counseling.
• Bilingual candidates preferred for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to families.
• Complete clinical assessments and treatment plans.
• Supervise Behavioral Health Support Workers.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Experience with home/community-based services

Ability to work independently

Knowledgeable about trauma and violence

Education

Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Job ID: 007489
Description:

Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St)

$62,400 - $63,000 / year

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor or Director, provide behavioral health services for children/adolescents and their families using various modalities including individual and family therapy. These functions are performed under general supervision, necessitating the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.

This role requires travel (Bronx and Manhattan) and providing home and community-based services. Flexible schedule required.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.


• Participate in case consultations and trainings.


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  • Monitors productivity of staff.
  
  
  • Use and identify best practices to build a culture of quality and continuous improvement
  
  
  • Comply with all privacy laws including HIPAA, etc.
  
  
  
  

• Complete a clinical assessment to establish a treatment plan for the child/youth and family.


• Provide individual, family and group therapy to a caseload of 8-10 families.


• Provide crisis intervention (by phone or in person)


• Complete all assessments and progress notes in a timely manner.


• Submit billing encounter forms in a timely manner.


• Provide supervision to 3-5 Behavioral Health Support Workers.


• Monitor timelines and goals to ensure positive outcomes


• Use and identify best practices to build a culture of quality and continuous improvement


• Communicate progress and challenges to all staff and stakeholders


• Provide supervisory coverage in absence of Program Supervisor.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.


• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Experience with home/community-based services.


• Experience using evidence-based models preferred.


• Ability to work effectively with families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.


• Knowledgeable about trauma and violence and the effects it has on children and families.


• Ability to work independently.

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It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

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Job Type	Full Time
Location	--Bronx