Student Assistant Program Clinical Manager

Company: tact Community Services Inc
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Position Title: Student Assistant Program Clinical ManagerLocation: New YorkOpen Date: 4/9/2024 Category: Mental Health Description: General InformationPosition Title:SAP Clinical ManagerLocation:Program Site(s) - SyracuseReporting Relationship(s):Position reports to Clinical Supervisor, Student Assistance ProgramFLSA Classification:Exempt - Salary - $66,000 - $85,000General SummaryThe Student Assistance Program is a school-based substance abuse program for the prevention/early intervention of youthful alcohol and drug abuse. The clinical manager's primary responsibilities are to provide support to the SAP Program and , SAP counselors under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, and in accordance with OASAS standards and guidelines to licensed and unlicensed master's level mental health professionals. The emphasis of alcohol and other drug prevention is multi-faceted and includes meeting of clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity, ensuring proper care is being provided in accordance with program contracts and ensuring ongoing relevant clinical training. Duties include, but are not limited to, case consultation, reviewing clinical documentation and monthly file auditing, and supporting SAP counselors in their buildings.Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrong skills in functioning as a SAP counselor, which includes being able to provide additional support to a school site when needed.Teaching, coaching and supervising SAP counselors in developing strong clinical skills, approaches, and crisis intervention skills, to provide high quality services to students and families.Function as a mental health/substance abuse consultant for SAP counselors.Review case files to ensure readiness of audit and high quality of care to students.Monitor, evaluate and oversight of EHR, to remain in compliance with OASAS standardsEnsuring staff meet deadline in inputting WITNYS data and completing workplan tasks.Learn and have awareness of Prevention Guidelines.Support Workplan, including collecting and compiling Needs Assessment Data.Monitor, evaluate, and record counselor progress with respect to performance goals.Collaborate with school administrators and community professionals to discuss the various facets of what SAP program can provide to students and families.Collect and report written and electronic school outcome data and compiles monthly and quarterly reports as required by funders.Participate in staff development and training programsParticipate in monthly peer consultation group meetingsEducation RequirementsGraduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NewYork State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a master's degree in social work or mental health counseling, licensed in the state of New York required (LCSW, LMHC, LMSW).Previous Experience RequirementPost master's professional level work experience: Minimum (3) year or its part time equivalent, in mental health or substance abuse counseling* which included counseling person's ages 12 to 21 years.*Mental health and substance abuse counseling is defined as experience involving aspecialized formal interaction between a mental health professional and a client in which atherapeutic relationship is established to resolve symptoms, stress, relationship or familialproblems, difficulties in coping, etc. Experience in counseling which does not haveinterpersonal goals as the primary focus, such as academic, career, legal, financial, criminaljustice, rehabilitation, etc. is not considered as qualifying experience for this position.Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in this PositionKnowledgeable in the principles, practices and clinical techniques of counseling,particularly in substance abuse and trauma informed care.Knowledgeable in adolescent development, behavior and pathology, and the treatment of adolescentsKnowledgeable in the services provided by mental health and substance abuse inpatient and outpatient clinics in the communityKnowledgeable in services provided by public and private community agencies particularly those services for adolescentsKnowledgeable in the public school systemAbility to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, adolescent clients,professional colleagues in the mental health and education systems, client families and community service providersAbility to prepare concise, timely and comprehensive social case work records, to analyze the information and to reach sound decisionsAdditional RequirementsMust submit to and pass background checks by the Office of Mental Health, the NYS Justice Center and the NYS Department of EducationValid driver's licenseReliable TransportationIndependent auto insurance (Minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability limits)Incumbents in this position will be expected to work between 35 and 40 hours per week as job requirements and school calendars dictateThis position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisorThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationshipOccasional evenings and weekends will be requiredPhysical Dimensions (Job-related physical abilities an individual needs to possess in order to perform the job in a satisfactory manner)This position involves extensive walking and driving and possibly lifting up to 20 poundsAll requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilitiesThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationshipContact Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Shift: Days EOE We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. PI78c22b66565a-25660-34219966

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