School Based Clinical Coordinator- Bilingual

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. 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 SBCC will also provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and help link students and families to other necessary services impacting their success. The SBCC 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. Key Responsibilities: 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 evidenced-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. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the direct-service team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing; hiring; planning; assigning; and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; performance reviews; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Minimum Qualifications: LMSW/LCSW certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multi-task. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred. Qualifications Preferred: 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Child Center of NY