Supervisor- Lcsw

EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Also known as

UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a School Based Mental Health Clinic Supervisor to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds.

Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.

For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Supervisor, SBMHC

Location: School based mental health site

Hours: Full-time, Mon.-Fri. 35 hrs./wk. 2-5 days at school site. Days outside of school will be in person or remote as assigned.

Union: Non-Union

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• LCSW to supervise therapists and Social Work Students at OMH Licensed School Based Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) program, serving ages 3 to 18, to ensure service quality, efficiency, productivity, and client engagement in accordance with regulatory requirements and the standards of Bowen CSC.

• Provides clinical supervision and training to therapists and interns.

• Monitors clinical productivity, documentation, and treatment planning.

• Supports therapists in discharging clients and appropriate referral to external supportive services.

• Responsible for clinic audits; adheres to OMH reporting requirements. Ensures program is perennially audit ready.

• Ensures clinical staff adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.

• Serves as intermediary between clinicians and the program director regarding clinical needs and other program related concerns.

• Carries a caseload of clients and completes a minimum of 50 hours of service a month.

• Will make regular visits to schools where students and staff area assigned.

• Will provide training and consultation to school staff with supervises.

• Will attend monthly meetings with school personnel.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• LCSW required.

• Bilingual Spanish Speaking required.

• Experience working with young children.

• Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of range of treatment modalities applicable to the program’s client population.

• Must have completed the SIFI or will take it as they supervise a minimum of 3 students.

Reports to: Program Director