Clinical Director - Community Re entry Assistance Network Queens CRAN/ TASC Mental Health

Job Details

Job Location

120-34 Queens Boulevard Suite 410, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415 - Kew Gardens, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Doctorate Degree

Salary Range

$95,000.00 - $119,600.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Category

Human Service

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:

• 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.

• Utilize the educational training, skills and experience obtained from an advanced degree to provide appropriate professional services, techniques, and strategies for clients.

• 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.

• Provide crisis intervention when needed.

• 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.

• Attend stakeholder events/workshops and represent the agency at meetings when requested.

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Must be a license eligible Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D), licensed Psychologist preferred.

• Knowledge of treatment and mental health programs required.

• 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.

• 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.