Associate Clinical Director

• The Associate Clinical Director assists the Clinical Director in overseeing provision and efficiency of clinical and mental health services.
• Maintains overall functioning and efficiency of trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical services for youth receiving Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) and Other Licensed Health Related Services (OLHRS).
• The Associate Clinical Director will provide at least 7 OLP hours per week providing assessments, individual, group, and/or family therapy.
• The Associate Clinical Director will be part of the program leadership on implementation and delivery of program objectives and services.
• The Associate Clinical Director supports the management of the daily clinical operations to include service delivery, clinical supervision, OLP crisis, staff development, and preservation of a safe and therapeutic environment for youth.
• The Associate Clinical Director will perform all relevant duties and projects as assigned.

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929.

Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services.

• Provides administrative and clinical supervision to Psychotherapists.
• Ensures all referrals for evaluations and therapy are completed in a timely manner. Oversees referrals and scheduling of appointments for psychological and psychiatric evaluations (including requests for special rate, higher level of care, Supportive Housing, Health Homes and CFTSS/HCBS) and sends for approval.
• Follow-up with treatment team members to ensure that recommendations are implemented.
• Supports the tracking all psychotropic medication packages through EHR; assists in following up with casework staff and nurses regarding documentation requested from the psychiatrist to follow best practice, including parental consent, updated physicals, lab work, etc.
• Supports the submission and tracking of MHCU notifications for inpatient acute psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Along with the Clinical Director, collaborates with HCM team and oversees and completes LPHA forms, Complex Trauma Assessments, and other specialized assessments.
• Uses role to support cohesion, development/enhancement of programs internally and externally.
• Utilizes evidence-based models specific to youth needs. Participates in evidence-based, trauma-informed practice trainings and consultation when offered.
• Ensures all clinical staff submit departmental documentation and required reports in a timely manner including verification of licensure and required training.
• Reviews all supervises’ progress notes for quality assurance, determine if notes qualify as billable and approve on the MH (Mental Health) Task List/Electronic Health Record for billing.
• Responsible for editing all supervises’ reports and ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and that the charts are audit ready.
• Submits electronically signed, typed progress notes and reports in a timely manner through our Electronic Health Record (EHR). Required documentation includes screenings, progress notes, treatment plans (intake and quarterly), termination reports, and the individualized comprehensive treatment plans.
• Supports the preparation for outside audits and complete Corrective Action Plans for the Mental Health department.
• Reviews and sends all records that are requested by other agencies/individuals to ensure proper consents are in place and HIPAA compliant.
• Communicates with contracted psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, casework team, residential staff, youth and their families, and external providers including hospitals and treatment facilities.
• Serves as liaison between clinical providers and other treatment team members.
• Represents the clinical staff in treatment team meetings and case conferences to offer treatment recommendations and updates on the youth’s progress towards treatment goals.
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