NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or NYS Licensed Psychologist.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
5+ years of clinical therapy experience, ideally in an Article 31 setting.
Strong knowledge of mental health diagnosis and evidence-based treatment modalities.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance in ambulatory settings.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical supervision and support for staff, monitoring performance standards.
Ensure documentation compliance with OMH standards.
Support a team-based approach for optimal care outcomes.
Conduct assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and interventions for patients.
Select appropriate treatment modalities based on patient needs.
Determine urgency of patient needs and provide treatment across age groups.
Consult on family interactions and community resources in an integrated healthcare environment.
Collaborate with the Program Director and Psychiatrist on patient care decisions.
Maintain linkages with mental health institutions and community resources.
Participate in quality management and continuous quality improvement activities.
Act as a resource for other providers and collaborate on treatment programs.
Manage admissions and waitlist in accordance with Article 31 regulations.
Benefits
Fully funded health insurance for employees; 73.5% funded for family coverage.
Dental, vision, and prescription coverage included.
401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% annual employer contribution.
Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, personal, sick time, and holidays.
Flex spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
Entertainment discount programs available.
Employee assistance program offered.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Fitness discounts and perks through the medical plan.
$50,000 term life insurance provided.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
Joining our leadership team at Vida Guidance Center- Urban Health Plan's Article-31 Mental Health Clinic- we are seeking a dynamic new Clinical Lead Manager (LCSW or Ph.D/Psy.D). As the Clinical Lead Manager, you will support the Director of Vida Guidance Center with the success of our center, while serving as a support for the direct clinical supervision of therapists (LMSW, LMHC, LCATs) on the team. The Clinical Lead Manager provides clinical and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services at VIDA Guidance Center. This role supervises staff, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care, access, and overall program performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work required at minimum.
NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or NYS Licensed Psychologist
Bilingual English and Spanish are strongly preferred to best serve our patient populations.
5+ years of proven expertise in clinical therapy with the ability to clinically supervise other professionals (ideal background in article-31 setting)
Strong familiarity with diagnosis, mental health treatment, and evident based modality.
Understanding of regulatory compliance needs within ambulatory settings.
Key Duties:
Provides clinical supervision and support for staff; monitoring performance standards and supporting needs.
Ensures documentation compliance in accordance with OMH standards.
Supports team-based approach to assure highest delivery of care outcomes
Provides timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment intervention of patients, Coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.
Ensures appropriate selection of treatment modality to patient's presenting problem.
Determines urgency of patient's need. Provides treatment for children, adolescents, adults and elderly.
Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources.
Consults with Program Director and/or Psychiatrist on individual patients who do not improve and participate in clinical decision "making for stepped-up care and referral.
Maintain and build linkages with Mental Health Institutions, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Social Services, Hospitals and other community resources.
Participate in QM and CQI activities
Acts as a resource to other UHP providers. Collaborates with physicians and other providers to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with.
Manages decision to admission, waitlist and other Article 31 regulatory requirements.
Helps oversee the line staff to assure that all processes are followed accordingly
Starting Compensation:
Minimum $100,000 per year; Maximum $115,000 per year
Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:
The position is onsite- 5 day/week schedule Monday to Friday schedule in Bronx, NY for 40 regular hours per week. Parking Space reserved for this position!!
As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:
Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
