Brooklyn Community Services
Team Leader - Youth Suicide Prevention
Brooklyn Community Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Position: Suicide Prevention/Team Leader Location: 1310 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; availability requires late afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. This position is 100% in-person. No remote work available. Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Salary: $60,000 - 65,000 Employer: BCS partners with people to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward self-determination. BCS has a long history of community support and social justice work in New York. Position Overview
The Suicide Prevention Programs for Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native and LGBTQI+ New York Youth and Young Adults. The Team Leader ensures an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the Suicide Prevention Program through application of best practices in work with youth and families. The primary role is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant, provide guidance and modeling, and support independent living and parenting skills. Responsibilities
Orient, train, and provide clinical and task supervision to program staff and interns, including weekly individual and group supervision Conduct assessments of clients per OMH and program policies and procedures Manage interactions with clients to provide appropriate support efficiently Provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and brief supportive counseling to young adults in emotional distress Oversee maintenance of individual records, including timely documentation as required by the Office of Mental Health Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team including facilitation of weekly administrative, clinical, and utilization review meetings Assist in managing day-to-day activities in the absence of the Program Director Coordinate special projects related to treatment services, quality assurance, and intake Develop training and guidance materials to ensure staff competence and program continuity Provide direct individual and group clinical services and case management, as needed Provide crisis management as appropriate Carry a 24-hour support cell phone in rotation with Program Director Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required Other tasks as may be required Qualifications
Master of Arts, MSW, or Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Two years post-graduate experience in mental health or closely related field One year supervisory experience Experience with group work and family work; commitment to working with young adults and their families Ability to work with culturally diverse individuals Ability to conduct training and ongoing workshops; ability to plan events Knowledge and experience in child development, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles, and family dynamics Strong communication skills and ability to motivate others Knowledge of community resources and ability to link families with appropriate agencies and services Ability to establish professional boundaries and engage in ethical, non-judgmental practices Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by DOHMH Equal Opportunity
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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Position: Suicide Prevention/Team Leader Location: 1310 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; availability requires late afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. This position is 100% in-person. No remote work available. Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Salary: $60,000 - 65,000 Employer: BCS partners with people to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward self-determination. BCS has a long history of community support and social justice work in New York. Position Overview
The Suicide Prevention Programs for Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native and LGBTQI+ New York Youth and Young Adults. The Team Leader ensures an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the Suicide Prevention Program through application of best practices in work with youth and families. The primary role is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant, provide guidance and modeling, and support independent living and parenting skills. Responsibilities
Orient, train, and provide clinical and task supervision to program staff and interns, including weekly individual and group supervision Conduct assessments of clients per OMH and program policies and procedures Manage interactions with clients to provide appropriate support efficiently Provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and brief supportive counseling to young adults in emotional distress Oversee maintenance of individual records, including timely documentation as required by the Office of Mental Health Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team including facilitation of weekly administrative, clinical, and utilization review meetings Assist in managing day-to-day activities in the absence of the Program Director Coordinate special projects related to treatment services, quality assurance, and intake Develop training and guidance materials to ensure staff competence and program continuity Provide direct individual and group clinical services and case management, as needed Provide crisis management as appropriate Carry a 24-hour support cell phone in rotation with Program Director Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required Other tasks as may be required Qualifications
Master of Arts, MSW, or Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Two years post-graduate experience in mental health or closely related field One year supervisory experience Experience with group work and family work; commitment to working with young adults and their families Ability to work with culturally diverse individuals Ability to conduct training and ongoing workshops; ability to plan events Knowledge and experience in child development, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles, and family dynamics Strong communication skills and ability to motivate others Knowledge of community resources and ability to link families with appropriate agencies and services Ability to establish professional boundaries and engage in ethical, non-judgmental practices Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by DOHMH Equal Opportunity
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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