Behavioral Health Respite Team Leader
Behavioral Health Respite Team Leader
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Description
Behavioral Health Respite Team Leader; LSW or LPC
Compensation: $55000$65000.
Position Summary
Are you a licensed social worker seeking to expand your skills into a macro role The Behavioral Health Respite Team Leader may be the opportunity you are seeking! NYAP is seeking individuals who have an interest in working with multiple organizational programs including the afterschool and summer camp programs and managing the Behavioral Health Respite team.
Working at NYAP
- 22 Days of Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- HalfDay Fridays during the summer
- Parental Leave
- Mileage reimbursement
- Phone reimbursement
- Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance after 30 days of employment for qualifying loans
- Free supervision for those employees seeking Independent Licensure hours
Responsibilities
Provides mentoring case consultation and support to respite team staff on a daily basis.
Travels as needed to provide and support the provision of services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance
with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
Matches Youth with BHR staff
Screens BHR referrals
Coordinates facilitates and monitors services for the youth and families in the community including mental health medical educational psychological vocational independent living crisis and social services.
Coordinates overnight behavioral health respite with foster families
Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
Supports and assists program staff in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youths primary family or
other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youths case plan.
Guides and supports program staff safety assessment crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required to
assure safety and stability for youth served.
A willingness to work flexible and nontraditional hours
Supports the expansion of BHR programs to additional counties
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in social work or comparable human services field from an accredited institution Masters degree preferred.
A valid professional license as required; LSW or LPC.LISW or LPCC preferred
Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families
2 years of experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well
as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability
Apply today!
www.nyap/employment/nyapcareers.html
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans
Employment Type
Full-Time
