Director of Mental Health Services

About the Company

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the mental health and anti-human trafficking services department
• Provide direct and clinical supervision to Managers, Social Workers, and Case Managers
• Lead evidence-based model implementation and ensure ongoing fidelity
• Facilitate collaborative discussions across CHNY program departments
• Manage the department's on-call schedule to support 24/7 programs
• Develop and conduct trainings and workshops for staff and external stakeholders
• Oversee data management systems and ensure timely documentation in ETO and eCW
• Manage the department's budget and support fundraising and grant management efforts
• Provide clinical services including assessment, evaluation, therapy, and crisis intervention
• Participate in case conferences and red flag meetings to provide clinical guidance

Requirements

• LCSW licensure in NYS required
• Minimum of five years of experience in social services or clinical services for at-risk youth
• Experience providing counseling and casework with at-risk youth
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Solid assessment, interviewing, and crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of trauma and mental health issues facing multi-stressed youth and families
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a shelter or residential setting
• Knowledge of or previous use of evidence-based models
• Knowledge of external and social service systems

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Medical benefits eligibility begins on the date of hire
• PTO including three weeks of vacation in the first year, ten holidays, 13 sick days, five personal days, and birthday days off
• 403b with employer contribution after 12 months