Lead Child- Family Clinician and Program Development Associate

JOB TITLE: Lead Child- Family Clinician and Program Development Associate
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time
DEPARTMENT:  Mental Health Clinic
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services
POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Lead Child- Family Clinician and Program Development Associate role combines direct clinical service delivery with program development assistance, staff support, quality improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance behavioral health services for children, youth, and families throughout Hudson Guild.

Working closely with the Director of Mental Health Services, the Lead Child & Family Clinician/ Program Development Associate supports the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of child and family mental health services while maintaining a select caseload to ensure continued clinical expertise and high-quality patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• Current New York State licensure (LMSW, LCSW, PsyD). 
• Experience with outpatient mental health services, preferably within an Article 31 clinic.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, staff training, and quality and evaluation. 
• Strong organizational, communication, writing and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements for Article 31 mental health programs.

CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Child and family behavioral health experience 
• Program development and implementation
• Staff coaching and training
• Quality improvement and program evaluation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Effective communication and relationship building
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Commitment to trauma -informed, culturally responsive, anti-racist, family and community-centered care
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Services

•     Maintain a select caseload of children, adolescents, families and adults receiving outpatient mental health services.
•     Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
•     Provide evidence-based individual, family, and collateral interventions.
•     Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Article 31 regulations, agency policies, and payer requirements.
•     Coordinate care with internal and external providers to support positive clinical outcomes.

Program Development & Operations

•     Assist the Director of Mental Health Services in developing, implementing, and enhancing child and family behavioral health programming.
•     Assist in planning and implementing new clinical initiatives, workflows, and service delivery models.
•     Support operational functions and special projects that strengthen overall program effectiveness.
•     Identify opportunities for service improvement and assist in implementing best practices.
  

 

Staff Training & Clinical Support

•     Assist the Director of Mental Health Services in facilitating/coordinating training for Mental Health Services staff on child and family clinical topics, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements.
•     Support Dir. of Mental Health Services in delivering behavioral health education and consultation to MHS staff and staff across the broader agency regarding child and youth mental health.
•     Serve as a clinical resource for staff working with children, adolescents, and families under supervision of the Dir. of Mental Health Services. 

Supervision

•     Provide task supervision and day-to-day operational/administrative support to designated Mental Health Services staff and interns. 
•     Support staff in workflow management, and adherence to program policies.
•     Promote professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing feedback with oversight from the Dir. of Mental Health Services.

Cross-Program Collaboration

•     Serve as a liaison between the Mental Health Services Program and child and youth programming throughout the agency.
•     Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve coordination of care and ensure integrated services for children and families.
•     Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to agency-wide initiatives supporting youth and families.

Quality Improvement & Program Evaluation

•     Assist Director with quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation activities.
•     Work with Director to track outcomes and recommend strategies for continuous quality improvement.
•     Participate in audits and data collection as needed. 
•     Engage in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to evaluate program data, determine strengths and areas for improvement and execute action steps to make improvements.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office environment that requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing & reaching. Occasional stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Travel between multiple sites consisting of school, office, and community center environments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires frequent communication with participants, management, and staff. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, as well as the ability to operate a computer and other office machinery, such as phone and copy machine. Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
COMPENSATION: $70,000
FULL TIME BENEFITS:
As a full time employee at Hudson Guild, you will be eligible for:

• 24 Vacation Days
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 12 Sick Days
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403b Plan

The Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.