Job Description

A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking an experienced, licensed professional (LCSW/LMHC/PhD/PsyD) to join their growing staff as their new Team Leader / Program Director to oversee a Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team in Central Harlem. In this role, the Team Leader / Program Director (LCSW/LMHC/PhD/PsyD) will be responsible for focusing on supervising staff and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to individuals with complex behavioral health and justice-related needs.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: Contract to perm
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Flexible (35 hour per week)
• Fieldwork: 80% field-based across NYC boroughs
• Setting: Office, community, hospitals, shelters, jails, etc.

Responsibilities:

The Team Leader / Program Director will be responsible for:

• Supervising and developing a 9-member multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Ensuring adherence to program requirements and best practices for client care
• Overseeing clinical operations, including treatment planning and crisis management
• Managing the program budget to maintain fiscal viability
• Ensuring adherence to program requirements and best practices for client care
• Collaborating with external stakeholders to support client outcomes
• Promoting trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally sensitive services
• Performing other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Leadership / Supervisory experience in a Behavioral Health setting
• Bachelor's Degree
• Active NYS licensure in one of the following: LCSW, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD
• Experience working with adults facing Mental Health challenges, Substance Use, Homelessness, Trauma, or Justice Involvement
• Experience in multidisciplinary and field-based clinical work
• Solid assessment and documentation skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Experience working with Justice-involved populations
• Working knowledge of Foodholds AWARDS
• Individuals with lived experience

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