Clinical Lead Manager; LCSW or Ph.D​/PsyD

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.

• 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 evidence-based modality.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance needs within ambulatory settings.

• Provide clinical supervision and support for staff; monitor performance standards and support needs.
• Ensure documentation compliance in accordance with OMH standards.
• Support a team-based approach to assure highest delivery of care outcomes.
• Provide timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment intervention of patients; coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure appropriate selection of treatment modality to patient's presenting problem.
• Determine urgency of patient's need; provide treatment for children, adolescents, adults and elderly.
• Provide clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources.
• Consult 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.
• Act as a resource to other UHP providers and collaborate with physicians and other providers to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with.
• Manage decisions to admission, waitlist and other Article 31 regulatory requirements.
• Help oversee the line staff to assure that all processes are followed accordingly.

Minimum $100,000 per year;
Maximum $115,000 per year.

The position is onsite – 5 day/week schedule Monday to Friday in Bronx, NY for 40 regular hours per week.

• Fully funded Health Insurance for you; 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family.
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution).
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!).
• Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits).
• Entertainment Discount Programs.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
• $50,000 term life Insurance.

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