Clinician - Supervising - School Based

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview of Supervising Clinician-School Based - BOCES/Lakeland/Peekskill -10 Month Program

The School-Based Supervising Clinician is responsible for the supervision of clinicians and interns on clinical and administrative functions and maintains a trauma-responsive, culturally congruent stance on clinical care. The School-Based Supervising Clinician conducts client screenings, evaluations, and treatment, as the primary clinician for assigned clients and is expected to meet a productivity contact commitment of 10 billable hours per week. The School-Based Supervising Clinician works collaboratively with school staff, administrators, and families to ensure coordination and the best quality care for the student population. The School-Based Supervising Clinician provides clinical coverage on a rotating basis for the on-call schedule and is supervised by the Director of School-Based Clinical Services.

The supervising clinician schedule is based on 10 month DOE calendar aligned with the BOCES/Lakeland/Peekskill School District 

Essential Duties of Supervising Clinician-School Based - BOCES/Lakeland/Peekskill -10 Month Program

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides high-quality oversight and approval of clinical work and monitors and evaluates performance, with a focus on fiscal sustainability for the program/Agency;
• Collaborates with onsite Principals, Teachers, PPS/school support team, and parents/caregivers to ensure quality mental health services are provided to the student population and their families;
• Provides clinical supervision and coaching weekly for clinical staff;
• Supports the implementation of clinically appropriate treatment plans and all related documentation for client records in the electronic health record in line with OMH regulations and agency policies and procedures;
• Provides psychotherapy to clients and their families using individual, group, and family interventions as well as other agency approved evidenced-based treatment modalities;
• Promotes integrated, person-centered care;
• Coordinates/facilitates educational activities for the school staff, parents, and the community;
• Supports evaluation of program services to enhance client outcomes and acts as a positive change agent to implement clinical initiatives to increase quality client care;
• Serves as on call Supervising clinician as scheduled on a rotating basis;
• Act as a resource to clinical staff by maintaining knowledge of OMH regulations and standards of care as they relate to clinical practice;
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization;
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values, commitments, policies and procedures;

Essential Qualifications of Supervising Clinician-School Based - BOCES/Lakeland/Peekskill -10 month Program

Key qualifications include:

• Licensed (LCSW, LCSW-R, Ph.D or Psy.D) with a current professional license in NYS;
• Must have at least four years of clinical experience, required; Three years of supervisory and administrative experience, preferred;
• Bilingual Spanish a huge plus;
• Relevant clinical experience with children, adolescent, adults and families;
• Knowledge of and experience with multiple modalities and evidence-based Interventions;
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of electronic health record system;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to meet session productivity standards;

• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs.

Benefits of Supervising Clinician-School Based- BOCES/Lakeland/Peekskill -10 Month Program

• Personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance 
• Professional Development 
• Following DOE calendar for paid time off (10 Month Calendar)

Physical/Travel Requirements of Supervising Clinician-School Based- BOCES/Lakeland/Peekskill -10 month Program   

• Must have ability to reach, walk, sit for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, kneel, lift up to 20lbs, and able to travel;
• Driver’s license required;

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer 

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement 

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.