Transitional Services for New York, Inc., (TSINY) not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

TSINY is looking for a Clinic Supervisor for our Counseling and Crisis Clinic location in Jamaica (Queens), NY.

Position Salary: $100,000 annually, Full-Time

Position Summary

Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the Counseling & Crisis Center ensuring that the therapeutic and psychiatric needs of clients with psychiatric and with co-occurring disorders are met, and State and City guidelines and operating standards are carried out and maintained.

Essential Functions

• Provide routine clinical supervision to all FFS, full-time clinicians and part-time clinicians.
• Provide clinical supervision and/or Field Instruction for students assigned to the Clinic.
• Review treatment plans, progress notes and other documentation of staff.
• Review intakes and assign admitted consumers to appropriate staff.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of full-time clinical staff and FFS consultants.
• Ensure staff and consultant compliance with OMH regulations.
• Oversee the admission and discharge processes.
• Make final clinical decisions about the status of clients.
• Assist in recruitment, training and orientation of new staff.
• Monitor program statistics and produce requisite reports.
• Collaborate with the Clinic Operations Manager to complete introductory employee evaluations and annual goal setting for staff.
• Provide in-house training as needed.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings and weekly staff supervision.
• Conduct monthly high-risk meetings and ensure compliance with high-risk cases.
• Establish work schedules and assignments for staff according to workload and space availability.
• Maintain caseload of approximately 30 consumers, including monitoring of medication only consumers.
• Carry out all essential functions as listed in the Counseling & Crisis Center Mental Health Therapist.
• Collaborate on OMH Continuous Quality Impact projects.
• Complete monthly program and annual reports in collaboration with Clinic Operations Manager.
• Attend program and administrative meetings.

The ideal candidate will:

• be detailed oriented.
• be able to work independently and take initiative.
• have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• have the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employee, as well as external contacts.
• be able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• require manual dexterity for the use of a computer, telephone, fax, or copy machine.
• be able to prepare clear, concise reports.
• possess knowledge of the needs of client populations and treatment sources.
• be able to plan, assign, and direct the work of others.
• be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• support the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
• promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform, and dress codes, including personal hygiene.
• be able to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues.
• possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professionals, and the public.
• possess the ability to communicate sensitive information to principals and clients.
• be able to lift items up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Driver’s license preferred.
• During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

LCSW or LMHC degree and a minimum of three years’ supervisory experience in a clinical setting.