DescriptionThe Center for Urban Community Services, (CUCS), is an acclaimed human services organization and one of the nation's largest providers of housing and social services. CUCS is a leader in implementing new practices, sharing knowledge and assisting in shaping local, state and national strategies, so that persons who are homeless, low-income, living with mental illness, or have other special needs can live successfully in the community. CUCS invites applications for a Clinical Supervisor at 90 Sands.Located in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, 90 Sands, the newly renovated 30-story former Watchtower Society building, offers 491 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing for low-income individuals, with 305 of these units available to people experiencing homelessness with histories of mental illness and/or substance use. CUCS provides comprehensive on-site social services using a person-centered and recovery-based orientation, which includes evidence based practices such as Supported Employment, Motivational Interviewing and Wellness Self Management, with particular emphasis on mental health and chemical dependency. The property is managed by Breaking Ground. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of a clinical services housing team comprised of a licensed social worker and four case managers. Each staff manages a caseload of approximately 12 individuals who were formerly living on the street and in subways in New York City. This position has significant decision making, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities including but not limited to site management, program development, inter-team coordination and contract/policy compliance. This person will be expected to participate in and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement. The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience working with the street homeless population.Responsibilities:
- Clinical and administrative supervision of day to day operations of the building and clinical services team
- Oversight of the program's contractual obligations
- Maintenance of appropriate staff levels to ensure consistent service delivery to clients
- Review of referrals from outreach teams and coordination of intake
- Collaboration with building management and security staff around maintenance and other site-related matters
- On-call support to the program during evening and weekend hours
RequirementsJob TitleQualificationsClinical Supervisor 1
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, public administration, public health, human services, psychology, or related field required
- 2Years relevant pre or post Master's experience, required
- Post Master's experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Acceleration: LMSW or Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit or Marriage and Family Therapy Limited Permit will count towards 1 year pre or post Masters experience
Clinical Supervisor 2
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, public administration, public health, human services, psychology, or related field required
- 3 Years relevant pre or post Master's experience, required
- 1 year Supervisory experience in any field, required
- Post Master's Experience preferred
- Acceleration: LMSW or Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit or Marriage and Family Therapy Limited Permit will count towards 1 year pre or post Masters
Clinical Supervisor 3
- 2 years supervisory experience in any field required
- 4 years relevant pre or post Master's experience in social services required
- Post Master's experience preferred
- Acceleration: LMSW or Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit or Marriage and Family Therapy Limited Permit will count towards 1 year pre or post Masters experience
- Or
- Upon obtaining LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, public administration, public health, human services, psychology, or related field required
Clinical Supervisor 4
- LCSW, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) plus 2 years post license experience
- 2 years pre or post-master's experience in supervisory experience
Or
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, public administration, public health, human services, psychology, or related field required
- 4 years supervisory experience in any field required
- 6 years relevant pre or post Master's experience in social services required
- Post Master's experience preferred
- Acceleration: LMSW or Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit or Marriage and Family Therapy Limited Permit will count towards 1 year pre or post Masters experience