NYSTART (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment) works collaboratively with the system of support to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-existing behavioral health needs/mental health concerns. Under the supervision of the CSIDD/ NY START Associate Director, the CSIDD/ NY START Clinical Team Leader is responsible for the supervision CSIDD/ NY START Clinical Coordinators in support of the Region 5 CSIDD team. The CSIDD/ NY START Clinical Team Leader will ensure that crisis support, linkages, outreach, and consultation services are effectively provided for individuals with a developmental disability and behavioral health needs.

Essential Job Functions
 Provide administrative supervision to CSIDD/ NY START clinical coordinators and provide daily clinical triage support
 Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners
 Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for individuals served through CSIDD/ NY 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 the leadership team, clinical team, and resource center
 Development of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcomes and any other applicable documentations of services provided
 Maintain a small, active caseload (about 5 cases) until coordinator certification is achieved. Following certification, team leader caseload should be fluid and temporary to provide opportunity to support CSIDD/ NY START clinical coordinators when needed
 Obtain/maintain certification in PPD, CPR, First Aid, SCIP (Level 2), as needed per Agency policy
 Perform additional responsibilities as requested and/or necessary, including supporting alternate locations when assigned
 Adhere to flexible schedule that reflects the needs of the program(s)
 Maintain on-call responsibilities, as required
 Attend in-service training programs, clinical and academic conferences and workshops and other educational presentations to maintain current knowledge of relevant clinical issues and techniques
 Address emergency situations as they occur in the program according to established policies and procedures, and ensure communication of such situations in a timely fashion
 Complete and submit all required paper work both paper and/or electronic per compliance regulations
 Ensure that electronic individuals records and daily data input are maintained
 Ensure all required documentation is maintained in records in the prescribed manner
 Maintain small caseload for purposes of obtaining START coordinator certification.
Duties and Responsibilities
 Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community
 Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services in accordance with Agency policy
 Complete all required trainings and stay in compliance
 Other duties as assigned

Education, Work Experience, and Competencies
 Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or human service field (licensure preferred)
 3 years’ preferred experience providing services to people who have IDD and mental health/or challenging behavior needs
 Supervisory experience preferred
 Must be a certified START coordinator within 12 months of employment as a team leader
 Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
Physical Demands
 Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours)
 Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
 Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Pay Range: 

$35.62 - $36.58