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Title: Clinical Director of Residential Services– Center for Recovery and Wellness

Division - Department: Center for Recovery and Wellness

Classification: Non-Union – Exempt – Full Time

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

JOB PURPOSE

Oversee day-to-day clinical functioning of OASAS-certified, residential substance abuse program.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Provide assessment, individual and group counseling, and other services as necessary to adults with substance use diagnoses (and their families/significant others)

• Supervise clinical counseling staff and interns

• Partner with referral sources, providing regular updates and progress on clients

• Partner with multi-disciplinary team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, providing coverage of clients’ individual and group sessions, and offering clinical insight and expertise

• Facilitate the integration of behavioral, clinical and ancillary counseling staff in the part 820 model of care

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  Administration and Supervision: 75%

• Provide clinical supervision, training and direction to assigned staff and Social Work interns for an 820 residential model

• Participate in evaluation of assigned staff and interns

• Co-lead regularly scheduled case conferences, weekly communication meetings, and other staff business meetings

• Monitor attainment of goals and effectiveness of services and ensure that program productivity goals are reached

• Crisis Intervention as required

• Assure that social work staff and interns operate within their scope of expertise and practice

• Participate in preparation of reports and records related to the activities and accomplishments of the program

• Preserve and cultivate relationships with other programs within Educational Alliance and the larger community to benefit the program and our clients

• Ensure delivery of high-quality services

• Conduct chart audits and ensure all client record keeping is in compliance with agency, city, state, and federal requirements

• Assist in the Continuing Quality Improvement process and active participation on the Performance Improvement Committee

• Monitor and support Utilization Review and authorizations for treatment to ensure current clinical assessments and clinical services meet MCO standards for individualized care.

  Clinical: 20%

• May cover an assigned caseload of up to 10 cases in absence of a clinician

• Provide clients with individual and group counseling in accordance with treatment plan

• Facilitate and co-lead groups for clients

• Ensure that clients’ annual medical examinations and psychiatric evaluations are completed

  Other: 5%

• Attend supervisory meetings, special agency staff meetings, and trainings

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

  Required Knowledge

• LCSW, LMHC required

• Minimum of 3 years of direct clinical supervision experience treating substance abuse disorder

• Expertise in evidence-based practices

• SIFI certification required

• Ability to supervise and provide clinical guidance to staff and interns

• Familiarity with regulations from OASAS and Medicaid

• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

• Willingness to work as part of a team

• Must be organized, self-motivated, a team player, and computer literate

  Role Key Competencies

• Team Player

• Compassionate

• Flexible

• Supportive

• Empathetic

  Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Generous PTO Policy

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Pension Plan

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, etc.

• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center 14TH ST Y Fitness Center

• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

  EEO Info

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.