The Assistant Program Director supervises professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure a high level of performance in their work with assigned clients. This position will report to the Program Director.
HYBRID SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday (Sundays will be an onsite day)
Job Responsibilities:
- Assistant Program Director in supervising staff and program activities
- Work closely with clinic Doctors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Practice Manager
- Assist with planning and conducting in-service training for staff
- Review case records to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements
- Review clinical and administrative reports with staff, ensuring compliance with agency policies.
- Provide individual and group supervision to clinicians as assigned by the Program Director.
- Evaluate the quality of individual workers and help to improve the performance of workers
- Prepare written evaluations, Corrective Action Plans, and disciplinary actions, as required
- Crucial member on a clinical team, collaborating with doctors, clinical supervisors, and therapists to discuss clinical challenges and to determine future treatment plan.
- Maintain and review program policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and followed by clinical staff.
- Provide crisis intervention and assist with client needs as necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
- Master's Degree from an accredited school in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
- Must be licensed by the state of New York in their professional discipline (LCSW OR LMHC)
- SIFI certification and experience supervising Interns is a plus
- 4 or more years of post-graduate experience as a supervisor in a mental health facility
- Able to be on-call during off-hours and weekends by cell phone; available for consultation on an as-needed basis
- Outstanding engagement, interpersonal communication skills, and able to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Strong demonstration of professionalism
- Takes initiative, prioritizes, and adjusts to change well
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are timely and effective
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Maintains a positive attitude and is friendly, upbeat, and has a great “can do” personality
- Passionate about NYPCC’s mission and values
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary: $135,000 - $140,000/year
Compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications.
