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.