Clinical Lead Manager (LCSW or Ph.D./PsyD)

Job Details Job ID: 4480 Category: Article-31 Mental Health Position Type: Employee (Full Time) Position Summary Joining our leadership team at Vida Guidance Center – Urban Health Plan's Article-31 Mental Health Clinic – we are seeking a dynamic new Clinical Lead Manager (LCSW or Ph.D./PsyD). The Clinical Lead Manager supports the Director of Vida Guidance Center, provides clinical and operational oversight, supervises staff, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care, access, and overall program performance. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in social work required at minimum. NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or NYS Licensed Psychologist. Bilingual English and Spanish preferred. 5+ years of proven expertise in clinical therapy with ability to clinically supervise other professionals (ideal background in Article-31 setting). Strong familiarity with diagnosis, mental health treatment, and evidence‑based modality. Understanding of regulatory compliance needs within ambulatory settings. Key Duties Provides clinical supervision and support for staff; monitors performance standards and supports needs. Ensures documentation compliance in accordance with OMH standards. Supports team‑based approach to assure highest delivery of care outcomes. Provides timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention for patients, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. Ensures appropriate selection of treatment modality to patient’s presenting problem. Determines urgency of patient’s need and provides treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly. Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health‑care environment regarding family interactions, socio‑cultural determinants, and community resources. Consults with Program Director and/or Psychiatrist on individual patients who do not improve; participates in clinical decision‑making for stepped‑up care and referral. Maintains and builds linkages with mental health institutions, alcohol and other drugs, social services, hospitals, and other community resources. Participates in QM and CQI activities. Acts as a resource to other UHP providers; collaborates with physicians and other providers to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with. Manages admission decisions, waitlist, and other Article‑31 regulatory requirements. Helps oversee line staff to ensure all processes are followed accordingly. Starting Compensation Minimum $100,000 per year; Maximum $115,000 per year Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule The position is onsite, 5 days per week Monday to Friday, in Bronx, NY for 40 regular hours per week. Parking space reserved for this position. Benefits Fully funded Health Insurance for you / 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family. Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage. 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution). Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday). Flex Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits). Entertainment Discount Programs. Employee Assistance Program. Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan. $50,000 term life Insurance. About Urban Health Plan At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. We are committed to patient‑centered, holistic, quality health care. UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr