Team Leader LMSW (Young Adult ACT)

Goddard Riverside Community Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard Riverside Community Center in New York, NY is hiring a Team Leader for the Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment Team. This position involves providing clinical support and administrative oversight for a psychiatric clinic serving young adults with Serious Mental Illness.

The ideal candidate will be an LMSW with relevant experience and strong capabilities in case management, staff supervision, and policy compliance. Opportunities include working in a supportive team environment and contributing to community mental health.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.
• Experience working with Young Adult population preferred.
• ACT Team experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including client assessments.
• Manage and supervise staff and interns.
• Participate as an ACT team member in meetings.
• Assist in the development of Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Experience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill population

Ability to speak Spanish, French, Creole, American Sign Language or other languages

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

SIFI (supervisor in field instruction)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AWARDS database

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ACT Team - New York, NY 10030

Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000/year

Program Description

The Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment Team is a unique and nontraditional licensed outpatient psychiatric clinic for individuals aged 18-28 with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who have demonstrated a high service need with multiple hospitalizations, emergency room visits and difficulty maintaining stability in the community. ACT is a nationally recognized model and an evidence-based practice. The ACT Team serves all of Manhattan and occasionally the outer boroughs.

Purpose of Position

The Team Leader provides administrative and clinical support for the ACT team.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 9:00am‑5:00pm

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

1. Provide case management services
   • Carry a small caseload.
   • Perform client assessments and formulate treatment goals.
   • Facilitate client participation in entitlement programs, psychiatric services, medication management, rehabilitation and other activities.
   • Refer clients to community health, substance use psychiatric and other services.
   • Accompany clients to appointments as needed.
   • Communicate regularly with clients’ families about their needs and progress.
   • Serve as liaison to other service providers.
   • Maintain up‑to‑date client case records according to program guidelines.
   • Visit clients in residential facilities, on the street and in other locations and advocate with & on the client's behalf.
   • Rotate on‑call service outside of work hours.
2. Management, Supervision
   • Provide clinical supervision to staff and interns; evaluate their work and discuss progress of their clients, teach invention and advocacy skills.
   • Enroll qualifying clients into the program.
   • Assist in recruitment of ACT staff members.
   • Assist with program administration, including coordinating staff schedules and overseeing adherence of staff training requirements.
   • Assist in ensuring staff is adequately trained according to OMH and ACT standards.
   • Perform Program Director’s duties in his/her absence.
   • Participate in the billing process.
3. Participate as an ACT team member
   • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs to upgrade skills and knowledge.
   • Attend supervision meetings to review client progress and case management strategies.
   • Work collaboratively with ACT team staff in a team case management model.
4. Policy and Compliance
   • Assist in the development and adherence of Policies and Procedures in accordance with Goddard Riverside, New York State Office of Mental Health and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
5. Other duties as required

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.
• SIFI (supervisor in field instruction) strongly preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill population required.
• Experience working with Young Adult population preferred.
• ACT Team experience preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish, French, Creole, American Sign Language or other languages is a plus.

Computer Skills

• Able to work in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially proficient in Word and Outlook.
• Able to use or learn to use AWARDS database.
• Able to use or learn other electronic databases, programs, and funder‑related software as needed.

Physical Requirements

Walking, climbing stairs.

Work Environment

Field & Office work.

EEO Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.