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Friends of Firefighters · 3 hours ago

Clinical Program Manager

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$46/hr - $53/hr

5+ years exp

Friends of Firefighters is dedicated to supporting firefighters and their families, and they are seeking a Clinical Program Manager for their new clinical program, The Bravest Children. The role involves supervising counseling services for children, developing educational materials, and managing clinical staff while collaborating closely with the senior clinical team and COO.

Responsibilities

Supervise and facilitate The Bravest Children group and individual counseling services for children under 18

Develop curriculum and materials with the senior clinical staff and COO, ensuring that educational materials align with the programmatic and organization goals

Manage the clinical and support staff assigned to the program, collaborating with the COO for performance management and professional development initiatives

In addition to facilitating group services, maintain a reasonable caseload of clients, providing mental health counseling services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy to individuals or families

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including progress notes and treatment plans, in accordance with Friends of Firefighters policies and procedures

Collaborate with other mental health professionals, medical professionals, and social service providers to ensure that clients receive comprehensive and coordinated care

Work closely with the senior clinicians and COO within regular team meetings and supervision sessions, ensuring the integration of best practices and the overall well-being of Friends of Firefighters clinical program operations

Assist in the assessment and intervention of difficult client situations per Friends of Firefighters guidelines, ensuring high quality care, effective treatment plans, and appropriate documentation and reporting of clinical escalations

Collaborate with the administrative team, supporting the intake and scheduling of clients for groups or providing referrals to external sources as deemed necessary

Schedule groups for times and dates that best fit client needs, collaborating with the COO and Director of Communications to ensure appropriate coverage and community awareness

Monitor and analyze client trends and needs, advising on responses and adjustments within the clinical operations

Stay up to date with the latest developments, mental health trends and therapeutic techniques, sharing relevant findings with the organization

Assist in the preparation and delivery of educational insights, including curriculum, written publications, or talks or presentations, providing community engagement and understanding of programmatic offerings

Assist in the interviewing, onboarding and training of new clinical program hires

Participate in ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge

Qualification

Mental health counselingCurriculum developmentClinical supervisionTrauma care experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFlexible hoursProfessional developmentInterpersonal skills

Required

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution

Current licensure as a mental health counselor or social worker in the state of New York

Strong clinical skills demonstrated through a minimum of 5 years experience, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy in group and individual settings

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Ability to work flexible hours based upon client needs