LMHC Clinical Supervisor; 4161-611-A

at  Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens

LMHC/LCSW Clinical Supervisor
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Woodhaven, NY 11421
Up to $5K Sign-on Bonus
$5K Language Differential (applicable based on the need of the clinic & community)
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
Our Clinics are community-based which offer a professional and welcoming environment for both clients and staff. The Clinics provide psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological therapy, as well as individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, case management and collateral sessions. Our staff members follow an approach to health care that emphasizes wellness, recovery, trauma-informed care and physical-behavioral health integration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Marriage Family Therapy from a nationally accredited institution.
• Valid NYS LMHC required.
• Valid NYS LCSW preferred.
• Excellent clinical & supervisory skills along with three years of mental health &/or substance abuse experience.
• Requires a combination of skills in the following areas: operational oversight and evaluation of program services and staff, personnel management, public relations, governmental relations, leadership development and team building skills.
• Ability to evaluate and intervene in crisis situations.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Creole/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred.
• Able to be available to consult program management staff 24/7.
• Able to work flexible hours and days – according to needs of program.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.
• Able to travel to multiple program sites during all hours of program operations if necessary.

• Monitor and oversee all aspects related to the delivery of outpatient services – including program site visits of Mental Health Counselors and Peers work shifts.
• Plan, coordinate, identify and implement program outcomes and evaluation, strategic planning, accreditation efforts and program development.
• Provide and/or oversee supervision of Mental Health Counselors and Peers staff and graduate students.
• The position requires the ability to provide coverage and supervision at the programs or in situations.
• Facilitate program compliance with fire, safety, and health standards as per licensing and or quality assurance requirements and standards.
• Supervisors are expected to spend 75% of their available time in service. Service Time is deducted for supervision and chart review time.
• Perform initial interviews, crisis intervention, and on-going therapy with individuals, & children, run groups, work with families, & couples as dictated by the client’s clinical needs.
• Involvement in the RFP process, CQI initiatives and other grant initiatives as needed