LMSW-LMHC Program Supervisor
Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.
*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*
Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Professional Program Supervisor to join our Young Adult team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
- Must be a licensed social worker (LMSW) or licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
- Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling.
- Must have 3-5 years of experience which must include working with persons with serious and persistent mental illness.
- LPHA is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders preferred.
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
- SIFI certification a plus.
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.
Our Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Initiatives
- Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
- Promotional Opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
Salary Range: $64,350/year - $70,000/year
The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma & Hempstead offices, with field visits required.
Pay Type: Exempt
Responsibilities:
The Program Supervisor provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in permanent housing in Suffolk/Nassau. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on-site visits to scattered housing locations. The Program Supervisor is responsible for assisting with program development, locating potential agency housing sites, coordinating quality assurance activities and assisting the Program Manager as needed. Reports to the Program Manager.
- Train and supervise Supportive Housing staff and ensure implementation of program procedures at program sites on a regular basis.
- Evaluate the performance of team members; provide regular feedback and coaching with regard to employee performance. Address disciplinary issues as needed. Meet with staff regularly.
- Provide oversight, supervise and coordinate the development and review of individual case management plans, service plan reviews, periodic reassessments, utilization reviews, discharge plans and progress notes.
- Ensure services are provided to residents in accordance with HUD and OMH regulations.
- Coordinate staff contacts with local service providers as needed to assist residents in accessing services and to share information.
- Ensure rehabilitative services are provided to residents in accordance with Medicaid Regulations. Ensure services are billed appropriately.
- Facilitate process to ensure residents obtain applicable public benefits and ensure monthly payment of rent and program fees.
- Ensure appropriate staffing in the program, including hiring new staff members and ensuring coverage is obtained for vacancies or leaves when needed.
- Coordinate quality assurance activities such as record audits, safety reports and database reports.
- Participate in quarterly record review process.
- Perform site visits 1-3 times weekly depending on client need and other circumstances.
- Ensure sites are maintained according to agency standards and any other applicable regulations.
- Ensure vocational assessment services, job training and education programs are secured for residents.
- Report all incidents according to applicable rules and regulations.
- Provide on-call backup to residential staff, on an on-going basis in the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency.
- Serve as Mandated Reporter according to the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
- Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed. Ensure that proper medication procedures are followed by staff and residents.
- Any other tasks as assigned by management.