Clinical Manager

Clinical ManagerThe Clinical Manager supports Alternatives For Girls’s mission and is responsible for managing and supporting the delivery of shelter/TIL case management service to participants.Key Responsibilities:Ensure case planners engage and deliver treatment services to participants that support goal attainment (independence, safe/stable housing, education, employment, mental health, etc.)Foster community partnerships and attend community activities that support AFG’s mission.Provide managerial oversight of program outcomes, service delivery, staff/intern development, and budget and expenditures.Screen, assess and process referrals for intake into the shelter program. Assign referrals for intake. Conduct intakes as a case planner team member.Audit completed Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) documentation.Review new participant case file docs, as well as ongoing case documentation and reports.Facilitate training on role specific tasks for team members. Complete staff evaluations.Oversee BSW/MSW interns. Facilitate training, assign tasks, supervise, complete university-required docs, attend field advisor trainings and participate in faculty advisor site-visits.Facilitate weekly case conference with shelter/TIL team. Prepare agenda, disseminate policy and procedure updates, and ensure quality service delivery by the team.Support Shelter Manager, RA team and shelter operations. Provide crisis management with shelter participants, as needed (e.g., de-escalation, suicide issues and emotional issues).Document and reconcile team debit card purchases following Finance Department guidelines.Demonstrated Abilities:Solid organizational, project management and leadership skillsAbility to set priorities, take initiative, motivate staff and meet deadlinesStrong communication skills, diplomacy and tactGood decision-making, conflict-resolution and effective listening skillsFinancial acumen, including budget development and managementAbility to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, nights and weekendsAcquired Knowledge:Requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology or criminal justice and 5-7 years of experience in a licensed, residential youth care setting, including 1-3 years of supervisory or management experience.LMSW is required.Experience working with youth who are juvenile offenders, homeless or involved in high-risk activities, such as: gangs, violence, drugs, truancy, sexual activity is strongly preferredExperience working with residents, families and staff involved in developing, implementing and reviewing service plans for the residents is also strongly preferred