Student Assistance Program Clinical Coordinator

Position Title: Student Assistance Program Clinical Coordinator

Location: School Services

Open Date: 6/5/2024

Category: Mental Health

Description:
General Information
Position Title:
Student Assistance Program Clinical Coordinator
Location:
Program Site(s) - Syracuse
Reporting Relationship(s):
Position reports to Clinical Supervisor, Student Assistance Program
FLSA Classification:
Exempt - Annual Salary - $65,000 - $70,000
General Summary
The Student Assistance Program is a school-based substance abuse program for the prevention/early intervention of youthful alcohol and drug abuse. The clinical manager's primary responsibilities are to provide support to the SAP Program and , SAP counselors under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, and in accordance with OASAS standards and guidelines to licensed and unlicensed master's level mental health professionals. The emphasis of alcohol and other drug prevention is multi-faceted and includes meeting of clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity, ensuring proper care is being provided in accordance with program contracts and ensuring ongoing relevant clinical training. Duties include, but are not limited to, case consultation, reviewing clinical documentation and monthly file auditing, and supporting SAP counselors in their buildings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strong skills in functioning as a SAP counselor, which includes being able to provide additional support to a school site when needed.
Teaching, coaching and supervising SAP counselors in developing strong clinical skills, approaches, and crisis intervention skills, to provide high quality services to students and families.
Function as a mental health/substance abuse consultant for SAP counselors.
Review case files to ensure readiness of audit and high quality of care to students.
Monitor, evaluate and oversight of EHR, to remain in compliance with OASAS standards
Ensuring staff meet deadline in inputting WITNYS data and completing workplan tasks.
Learn and have awareness of Prevention Guidelines.
Support Workplan, including collecting and compiling Needs Assessment Data.
Monitor, evaluate, and record counselor progress with respect to performance goals.
Collaborate with school administrators and community professionals to discuss the various facets of what SAP program can provide to students and families.
Collect and report written and electronic school outcome data and compiles monthly and quarterly reports as required by funders.
Participate in staff development and training programs
Participate in monthly peer consultation group meetings
Education Requirements
Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New
York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a master's degree in social work or mental health counseling, licensed in the state of New York required (LCSW, LMHC, LMSW).
Previous Experience Requirement
Post master's professional level work experience: Minimum (3) year or its part time equivalent, in mental health or substance abuse counseling* which included counseling person's ages 12 to 21 years.
*Mental health and substance abuse counseling is defined as experience involving a
specialized formal interaction between a mental health professional and a client in which a
therapeutic relationship is established to resolve symptoms, stress, relationship or familial
problems, difficulties in coping, etc. Experience in counseling which does not have
interpersonal goals as the primary focus, such as academic, career, legal, financial, criminal
justice, rehabilitation, etc. is not considered as qualifying experience for this position.
Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position
Knowledgeable in the principles, practices and clinical techniques of counseling,
particularly in substance abuse and trauma informed care.
Knowledgeable in adolescent development, behavior and pathology, and the treatment of adolescents
Knowledgeable in the services provided by mental health and substance abuse inpatient and outpatient clinics in the community
Knowledgeable in services provided by public and private community agencies particularly those services for adolescents
Knowledgeable in the public school system
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, adolescent clients,
professional colleagues in the mental health and education systems, client families and community service providers
Ability to prepare concise, timely and comprehensive social case work records, to analyze the information and to reach sound decisions
Additional Requirements
Must submit to and pass background checks by the Office of Mental Health, the NYS Justice Center and the NYS Department of Education
Valid driver's license
Reliable Transportation
Independent auto insurance (Minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability limits)
Incumbents in this position will be expected to work between 35 and 40 hours per week as job requirements and school calendars dictate
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationship
Occasional evenings and weekends will be required
Physical Dimensions (Job-related physical abilities an individual needs to possess in order to perform the job in a satisfactory manner)
This position involves extensive walking and driving and possibly lifting up to 20 pounds
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilitiesThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationship
Contact Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Shift: Days

EOE We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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