Temporary Site-Based Senior Clinician

Description The Temporary Senior Clinician is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Wediko NY's programming and all Mental Health Prevention and Intervention Programs at a grade school in Far Rockaway, Queens three days a week, eight hours a day, 24 hours per week. The salary range is $30-$34 an hour. The Senior Clinician position is a temporary position while an employee is out on leave. Position starts in middle/end of November and will run at least through March, end date to be determined. The Senior Clinician is on-site at the school 3 days a week and is responsible for provision of multi-tiered mental health programming support and services (at the universal and selective levels), and clinical consultation. The Senior Clinician is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and implementing the initiative's strategies, services, and resources in consultation with the principal and the School Leadership Team (SLT). The Senior Clinician liaises with the school, other Community Based Organization (CBO) partners and vendors, and city agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level; participates in the development and manages the implementation of MHPIP plans consistent with the expectations of the principal. How You'll Be Making a Difference Work with key stakeholders in the community to learn and understand the history of partnerships and the unmet needs. Continue established services for current students receiving services. Use multiple means of gathering information from families, students, school staff, and partnering agencies, including surveys, individual interviews, focus groups, and meetings with the Senior Leadership Team. Use available data (including but not limited to: attendance, referral rates, follow-up rates, testing, and disciplinary referrals) to inform programming and interventions. The Senior Clinician will collaborate with the SLT to prioritize and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary goals to increase school engagement and success. Problem-solving and clinical consultation at the student, staff, family and school-wide level. Qualifications Advanced degree in Social Work (e.g., MSW) 2-3 years' experience collaborating effectively with public schools and community-based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk students 2-3 years' experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families Significant experience with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to partner with school staff and work as a team Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner Excellent organizational skills Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some evenings Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-02