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The START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) model serves people diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. This comprehensive model of service supports and optimizes independence, treatment, and community living for individuals with I/DD and behavioral health needs.
YAI is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to work with our START program located in New York, NY. The Clinical Team Lead will be responsible for providing direct supervision to a team of Coordinators and working collaboratively on building and developing an effective START PLAN for the people being supported in the Manhattan region.
Other primary responsibilities may include:
- Provide administrative supervision to START Coordinators and daily clinical triage support
- Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners
- Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for individuals served through START
- Share on-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 response to crisis situations within one hour of call telephonically and within 24 hours of call face-to-face
- Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership, clinical team, and Resource Center
- Development of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcomes and any other applicable documentation of services provided
- Maintain a small, active caseload (about 5 cases) until START Coordinator Certification is achieved
- Following certification, team leader caseload should be fluid and temporary to provide opportunity to support START Coordinators when needed
Qualifications:
- MA in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field
- At least 2 yrs experience working with individuals with I/DD and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs preferred
- One year supervisory experience strongly encouraged
- Prior experience as a START Coordinator preferred or the ability to become certified within 12 months
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
Compensation:
$65,000.00 annually
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