Clinical Director
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Clinical Director to work full time for its Queens Community Re-Entry Assistance Network (CRAN) and TASC Mental Health program.
The Clinical Director is an exempt position paying $95,000-119,600 annually. The work schedule is Monday- Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Queens, NY. The role reports to the Senior Director.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Vision
- Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.
Primary Purpose of Job:
Under minimal supervision the Clinical Director is responsible for providing court liaison, assessment and referral of mentally ill and persons with co-occurring disorders involved in the criminal justice system into appropriate treatment program and providing clinical support to CRAN and Queens TASC Mental Health Diversion program staff.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
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Conduct assessment interviews and psychological evaluations and testing for clients referred to the Assistance Network Services and Community Transitional Case Management teams when needed.
- Prepare written reports in a timely manner regarding client's status with the program, treatment plan and progress.
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Utilize the educational training, skills and experience obtained from an advanced degree to provide appropriate professional services, techniques, and strategies for clients.
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Develop and review treatment plans for clients accepted into the program and facilitate placement.
- Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients by establishing relationships and linkages with area hospitals and treatment programs.
- Maintain complete client records and have them available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
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Provide crisis intervention when needed.
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Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program as needed.
- Provide clinical support and in-service trainings to program staff and referral agencies.
- Train and supervise interns, externs, fellows, and graduate psychologists.
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Attend stakeholder events/workshops and represent the agency at meetings when requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
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Must be a license eligible Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D), licensed Psychologist preferred.
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Knowledge of treatment and mental health programs required.
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Minimum of 1-year relevant experience working with the forensic population.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; Ability to work cooperatively with criminal justice, treatment, and mental health systems.
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Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.