Community Health Services Supervisor

VNS Health Behavioral Health Supervisor provides direct psychosocial services to mentally ill individuals in the community who are experiencing, or are at risk of, an acute psychological crisis or are in need of mental health treatment. Provides information and consultation to other community agencies and other disciplines, including other services of VNS Health. Assists in the overall administrative and clinical functioning of the program. Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays – confirm days off based on employee type- see reference guide  Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched retirement saving funds  Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees  Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals        Provides clinical supervision and direction to social work/ behavioral health team members and assumes responsibility for overall program functions in the Program Managers absence.

Organizes various program components for the appropriate utilization and management of staff including triage and case management procedures, staff scheduling, referrals, outreach efforts, evaluations and liaison activities.

Participates in quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Performs psychosocial evaluation and assessment of mental health service needs and emergency social service needs of identified patients and their families through professional knowledge, skills of observation and interviewing.

Develops and implements short-term service plans for patients, in conjunction with other members of the team.

Encourages service resistant clients to accept mental health services through intervention with clients and/or family members and friends concerned with the client's welfare.

Provides linkage, referral and provision of information to appropriate mental health services and social services and social services providers,.

Coordinates and follows up on linkages made between clients and other service agencies and mental health providers to ensure continuity of care.

Liaison with, and consultation to, community agencies.

Provides outreach services to mentally ill individuals referred to the program who are experiencing, or are a t risk of, an acute psychosocial crisis and require mental health intervention in their home or community.

Serves as resource person to the program and other components of the Agency, when requested, pertaining to social services available to patients and establishes a file of community referral sources.

Participates with the program and other appropriate Agency staff in the development and implementation of in-service training and education.

Participates in community programs, education and advocacy, as requested.

Contributes to the formulation of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation on of policy and procedure manuals, as required.

articipates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

The Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) program provides intensive, short-term crisis intervention and family support services to children and adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement.   Help keep families together by delivering intensive support that promotes stability and resilience.

Valid driver's license requiredLIC - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - New York State required orLIC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - New York State required orLIC- Licensed Mental Health Professional required orLIC- Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State required Master's Degree in Social work, or other Human Services-related field required Work Experience:
Minimum three years experience as an MSW working with patients in a mental health setting required

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.