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.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- 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.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- MA in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or other Human Service field.
- At least 2 years 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.
Preferred Qualification Requirements:
- Experience working with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities a plus.
Compensation:
For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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