About the Role
The Assistant Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall leadership of the clinical components of agency statewide programming. This position oversees all supervisory functions of the clinical staff and ensures clinical services are consistent with Agency mission, vision and values. They are responsible for implementing statewide clinical programs which provide the best outcomes for youth and families.
Responsibilities
- Ensures children and families receive high quality clinical services at frequencies consistent with treatment goals, state mandates, regulatory agencies and Together for Youth agency policy.
- Supervises and directs clinical staff, reviews clinical assessments and reports, and provides supervision hours for Clinicians working towards their LCSW or LMHC.
- Attends necessary agency meetings, facilitates meetings with clinical staff and external stakeholders.
- Coordinates and/or conducts staff training and development, performance evaluations, directs and assigns work, approves time cards and time off requests, and new hire orientation/onboarding.
- Works directly with HR on recommendations regarding recruitment/hiring, employee relations issues, promotion and demotions.
- Provides on-call administrative oversight when necessary.
- Systematically monitors clinician results against expectations and implements corrective action plans, including developing systems for tracking reports and other clinical requirements.
- Oversees, monitors, and ensures clinical staff compliance with treatment, required paperwork, and system deadlines.
- Reviews and signs off on all required paperwork, manually and electronically.
Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) REQUIRED
- Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of counseling/mental health experience working with children and families required.
- Proven 2 + years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role preferred.
- Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency.
- Statewide travel is required approximately 50% for the position.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed.
- Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
Skills
- Demonstrated decision making skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills
- Listening skills
- Training skills
Location
- Syracuse, NY 13206
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years of counseling/mental health experience working with children and families
- 2 + years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role preferred
Education Level
- Master's Degree in Social Work or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $88,000.00 - $88,000.00
About the Company
- Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment.
- We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
- As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
- However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Opportunity
- Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment.
- We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
- As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
- However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
