Job Description

Who We Are

The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families, and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

$72,000 - $76,000 annually

$5,000 Sign on bonus!

Position Summary

The Children's Home is opening a NEW Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program in Ontario County! The Youth ACT Team Lead  plays a key role in guiding and supporting staff, leading team planning meetings, and providing clinical direction. They offer individual supervision, work alongside staff, and deliver direct services. This leadership role involves overseeing client intake, assessments, service plans, and discharge procedures, while ensuring compliance with standards. The Team Leader also manages the team’s budget, billing, and productivity, maintaining efficiency and quality in all operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client services meet the standards of The Children’s Home, Ontario County, and NYS OMH policies.
• Knowledge of Office of Mental Health regulations, mental disorder diagnosis and treatment, comprehensive assessments, clinical supervision practices, and behavior and personality development theories, including psychiatric rehabilitation readiness.
• Proven supervisory experience with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Manage manpower resources, oversee staff scheduling, and maintain attendance records to ensure proper coverage.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision, facilitate team meetings for case collaboration, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment planning, and deliver psychotherapy.
• Offer individual, family, and group counseling, plus advocacy and referral services.
• Maintain professional relationships and attend to administrative tasks like scheduling, supervision, performance evaluations, electronic records management, and report writing.
• Support crisis management and pursue ongoing professional development. Responsibilities may evolve as needed.

Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field   required
• Licensed Professional: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHP, LCAT, LMFT or related license   required

Experience

• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment   required .
  

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
  
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
  
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
  
• Childcare Reimbursement
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

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