Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor
Part-time with guaranteed hours; 30 in total (15 Clinical + 15 Administrative)

Job description:

• Be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a certified SIFI field instructor or be eligible to take on the SIFI Course.

• Starting from 30 guaranteed hours per week and could potentially increase over time.

• Supervise and lead a clinical team of five therapists between two locations (Long Island City and Yonkers); including but not limited to:

  • Support therapists in assessment, treatment planning, and interventions

  • File Hygiene

  • Monitoring therapists’ schedules and longevity of clients’ therapy

  • Development and maintenance of directory of services/referrals

• Development and delivery of Community Awareness Workshops.

• Oversee social work internship program, including supervision of interns and

  therapists who are also supervising interns. Liaise with social work schools.

• Report to the CEO on a monthly basis.

• Have extensive experience with assessment/in-take in crisis intervention.

• Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills.

• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize.

• Be flexible with working hours which may include weekend and/or night work.

  • Respond to walk-ins or calls from clients or callers in crisis.

The successful candidate shall be required to:

• Have your own Liability Insurance.

• Build relationships with clients.

• Work within the ethos and philosophy of Solace House.

• Liaise with clients and their loved ones as appropriate, with regards to, assessments, outcomes, interventions and reviews.

• Receive ongoing supervision.

• Actively participate in Solace House internal meetings e.g., staff meetings, clinical meetings, training as appropriate.

• Periodically liaise with other professionals and organizations as appropriate.

• Take responsibility for one’s own continued professional development.

• Keep up to date with best practice and procedures at all times in line with NASW Code of Ethics.

• Maintain HIPAA compliant policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Initiative, creativity and optimism

• Communication skills

• Organizational skills

• Extensive knowledge of the New York City and State mental health system

• Experience with maintaining compliance of city, state, and federal rules and regulations for mental health programs, and/or willingness to research and implement policies/protocols to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate will have preferred skills:

• Ability to assist admin staff with grants pertaining to clinical language

• Technological wherewithal

• Note: the successful candidate may be required to complete fingerprinting, a background check, and provide 3 professional references.