Senior Director of Mental Health Program

JobTitle: Senior Director of Mental Health ProgramEmploymentType: Full TimeLocation:Hybrid - 2-3 days in office (combination of Long Island City and DowntownBrooklyn)Reportsto:Executive DirectorSalary:$110,000 - $125,000AboutAAFSCThe Arab-American FamilySupport Center (AAFSC) is a non-profit, non-sectarianorganization established in 1994 to provide culturally andlinguistically competent, trauma-informed social services. Our mission is toempower immigrants and refugees with the tools they need to acclimatesuccessfully to the world around them and become active participants in theircommunities. While our doors are open to all, AAFSC has developed cultural andlinguistic expertise in serving members of NYC's Arab, Middle Eastern, NorthAfrican, Muslim, and South Asian (AMENAMSA) immigrant and refugeecommunities. AAFSC promotes mental and physical well-being and community power.We ensure families are knowledgeable about their rights and equippedto participate in civic society with confidence and security. We help preventchild abuse, and work to end domestic- and gender-based violence.We provide the tools for learners of every age to succeed. Finally,we help lift up the voices and needs of under-represented communities and championgender-, racial-, restorative-, and immigrant justice. AboutAAFSC's Mental Health Counseling Program AAFSC'smental health counseling program provides in-language and culturally competentmental health support to AAFSC's communities through individual counseling,couples counseling, support groups, and community education. Our services-deliveredin Arabic, Bangla, Urdu, and English-reached more than 200 clients last yearand are among the most in-demand offering at AAFSC. Aboutthe Program Director Role TheProgram Director will be responsible for clinical, operational, fiscal andadministrative oversight of the Mental Health program. The ideal candidate isa seasoned manager who has experience leading or developing community-basedmental health counseling programs. This individual will work with agencyleadership and the program team to help set and realize a vision for AAFSC'sexpanding counseling program. The Program Director will ensure bestclinical and program management practices are implemented and carried out,providing support, coaching, and professional development to program staffalong the way. Asuccessful candidate will also bring experience managing multiple grant funding streams for a mental health counseling program, including demonstratedexperience meeting grantfunder requirements and reporting periodically onprogress. A highly qualified candidate will bring knowledge of funders andfunding streams (public and philanthropic) for community mental healthcounseling services in the NYC region. SpecificResponsibilitiesClinical:Ensures overall clinical, operational and fiscal oversight. Works to develop, codify, and implement culturally responsive approaches to clinical care for the underserved populations this program reaches. Supervises clinicians, who have primary responsibility for service delivery. This currently includes administrative management of six full-time clinicians and three mental health interns, and as well as the clinical supervision of 3-6three clinicians. Assists staff in utilizing established, effective interventions to achieve defined, meaningful outcomes. Provides leadership and vision to assist staff in achieving goals, continually improving performance and meeting challenges proactively and effectively. Ensures that programmatic systems are in place to meet all clients' safety and service needs, in a manner that is non-stigmatizing, trauma-informed, and patient-centered. Works to develop, codify, and implement culturally responsive approaches to clinical care for the underserved populations this program reaches. Ensures that physical facilitiessites meet appropriate safety and aesthetic standards. Ensures appropriate training and supervision is provided to all staff; develops and provides training. Ensures compliance with internal and external policies, procedures and regulations. Available and on-call to assist in managing and responding to urgent situations. ProgramDevelopment:Manages multiple streams of grant funding, including ensuring that we meet grantfunder requirements and reporting periodically on progress.Collaborates with other direct service programs at AAFSC to ensure integration of services through referrals as appropriate, and to contribute to the refinement of a holistic, wrap-around service approach.Can identify and help respond to opportunities to expand services; works on and helps prepare grant applications and responses to funding solicitations; implements new program initiatives and projects.Collaborates with other direct service programs at AAFSC to ensure integration of services through referrals as appropriate, and to contribute to the refinement of a holistic, wrap-around service approach.Contributes to the professional development of all AAFSC staff by serving as an expert and training resource on subject matters relevant to mental health and trauma-informed care.Ensures relationships with partners and community representativesgroups are established, developed and maintained.Ensures development and adherence to program budgets and maintains programs' fiscal viability.Utilizes data to inform planning, service delivery and overall management.Participates in agency and external committees and initiatives. PositionRequirements:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus five years of supervisorymanagerial experience.Experience working in community treatment and support service programs.Excellent communication skills, self-starter with the ability to work independently, able to prioritize, and to interact with all levels of staff, both internally and externally.Familiarity with a range of therapeutic interventions: play therapy, family therapy, trauma informed care, CBT, DBT, ACT and psychodynamic approaches to treatment.Knowledge of Federal, State, and local documentation requirements, including but not limited to collaborative documentation, treatment planning, progress notes, and assessmentsscreenings.Job contingent upon pre-employment background check.U.S. Work Authorization is required. Please include a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for the role. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Idealadditional qualifications:Experience standing up or expanding a community-based mental health program, preferably in NYC.Knowledge andor experience in NYC social, legal, correctional service systems and programs.Experience and comfort working with Restorative Justice modalities is a big plus.SIFI Field Instructor Certified with Field Supervisory experience with Social Work andor LMHC interns a plus.Language skills in Arabic, Bangla or Urdu, while helpful, are not terest and understanding of Restorative Justice practices or an enthusiastic interest in being trained.Experience working with our priority communities and lived experience that reflects our clients is highly desirable. Please include a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for the role. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE pensation & Benefits:The expected compensation for this role will fall within the range of $110,000 - $125,000 AAFSC prides itself in supporting its team in and outside of the workplace. We offer 29 paid days off each year which includes 10 vacation days, 14 paid holidays, and 5 floating. We also provide 12 sick days. In addition, we offer: Fully paid medical and vision insurance coverage to each employee, subsidized coverage to family members, and highly discounted dental coverage. Commuter benefits Employee Assistance Program 403b tax-deferred retirement plan. AAFSCNY will match up to 5% of employee contributions. Several other supplemental insurance programs are also available.Weare an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all dividuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged toapply. Arab American Family Support Center is an EEO employer - MFVetsDisabled

Created: 2025-01-14