Assistant Clinical Director, Transitional Services - RTF

Assistant Clinical DirectorThe Child Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) is a coeducational program in a warm, supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility. We never consider it too late to give young people the help they need, and we are pleased to partner with these two agencies to ensure the young people in our care have the skills and support they need to achieve long-term success. Reflecting The Child Center's dedication to comprehensive care, the RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators, psychiatric providers, a pediatrician, and 24-hour nursing staff, 24-hour youth advocates. Supports are individualized and tailored to the needs of the young people.The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing the engagement and support of RTF youth and families from entry through post-discharge (aftercare program) from the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF). The Assistant Clinical Director works hand in hand with the Clinical Supervisor for Therapy Services to bring the family into the center of the treatment and discharge process and secure all entitlements, resources and supports for youth and families necessary to ensure positive outcomes post discharge from the RTF.Essential FunctionsResponsible for the development, implementation and enhancement of structures and procedures of the Transitional and Permanency programs within the RTF with a goal of decreasing length of stay and minimal re-referrals for those in the program and providing greater access to RTF treatment for those in the communityProvide ongoing clinical supervision and support to the transitional and family support teams of the RTF, assessing and addressing rehabilitative and clinical competencies with a special eye towards creating and strengthening relationships, healing family dynamics, educational success and positive socialization needsOversee the teams' assessment of family strength & needs, development and implementation of plans to address barriers to successful reunification, including progressive home time plans, skill building/behavior management techniques, caregiver support, coach and linkage to necessary resources including those addressing social determinants of healthEstablish and lead joint meetings with TCCNY community-based programs to ensure efficient and effective supports for families, including but not limited to Health Homes, CFTSS, and Benefit AccessEnsure intensive community based, hands-on work with youth and discharge resources/families that leads to successful transitions into the community with a focus on integrating skills learned in the RTF into the discharge settingParticipate in clinical and treatment meetings including, but not limited to, LOS meetings, pre-admissions, CTPs and discharge conferences. Present weekly updates at Administration Meetings for the Transitional Coordinator TeamEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with, and current working knowledge of, local resources, as well as their required referral procedures and contactsSupport teams' ability to effectively and efficiently navigate and communicate with systems impacting youth and families including, but not limited to, OCFS, DSS/ACS, DOE, Housing, Medicaid, etcEnsures all necessary school supports and needs are met, maintaining regular contact with the RTF in-house D75 school systemWork with Business Director to design, implement and monitor utilization of transitional/wrap-around funds for clients following OMH policies, ensuring they are utilized for their intended purposesEnsure compliance with all OMH regulations and guidelinesProvide Transitional Coordinator services to a caseload as required, and upon any TC vacanciesOther tasks as requiredHoursTuesday – Saturday or Sunday – Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMRequired: Two late nights | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMSupervisory ResponsibilitiesBackup to Director of Integrated Clinical ServicesCarries out supervisory responsibilities for Transitional Coordinators, Permanency-Family Connections Specialist, and Intake Specialist in accordance with agency, government, licensing and other pertinent regulations, law and requirementsProvides supervision, assesses and addresses teams' competence and compliance with documentation requirements via methods including, but not limited to, chart reviews, participation in community visits, and collaboration with Quality Specialist ensuring client and family care is consistent with best practice standards, policies and proceduresManages the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the Transitional, Aftercare and Family Support Entities of the RTF Program and Processes, specializing in community referralsServes as a critical member of the RTF Management teamQualificationsMust be over 21 years of ageMaster's degree in human services field with at least 2 years of experience providing direct services to or linking children with SED to servicesSupervisory and or managerial experience of at least 2 years in the social service sectorLCSW Certification requiredAbility to write and communicate effectivelyWillingness to travel to families' homesWillingness to work at least 1 weekend day/weekKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)Exercises independent initiativeStrong attention to detailAbility to remain calm under pressure and stressful situationsDemonstrates flexibility and patience to meet demands of the workAbility to influence and motivate staffAlignment with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principlesStrong analytical skillsStrong relationship builder, internally and externallyStrong decision-making skills and resourcefulness in the performance of job dutiesPositive attitude, concern for people and community, with demonstrated presence, self- confidence, common sense and good listening skillsExceptional verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skillsIntegrating the mission of the Child Center of NY into communicationWhat We OfferGenerous Paid Time OffMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance401k Pension and Employer ContributionFlexible Spending and Commuter Benefits AccountsEmployer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramThe 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