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The START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) model serves people diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. This comprehensive model of service supports and optimizes independence, treatment, and community living for individuals with I/DD and behavioral health needs.

YAI is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to work with our START program located in New York, NY.  The Clinical Team Lead will be responsible for providing direct supervision to a team of Coordinators and working collaboratively on building and developing an effective START PLAN for the people being supported in the Manhattan region.   

Other primary responsibilities may include:

• Provide administrative supervision to START Coordinators and daily clinical triage support
• Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners
• Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for individuals served through START
• Share on-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 response to crisis situations within one hour of call telephonically and within 24 hours of call face-to-face
• Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership, clinical team, and Resource Center
• Development of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcomes and any other applicable documentation of services provided
• Maintain a small, active caseload (about 5 cases) until START Coordinator Certification is achieved
• Following certification, team leader caseload should be fluid and temporary to provide opportunity to support START Coordinators when needed

Qualifications:

• MA in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field
• At least 2 yrs experience working with individuals with I/DD and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs preferred
• One year supervisory experience strongly encouraged
• Prior experience as a START Coordinator preferred or the ability to become certified within 12 months
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Compensation:

$65,000.00 annually
 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.