OverviewManages and oversees the administration of a Behavioral Health Services (BHS) program, including the appropriate utilization and management of staff and the quality of program participants care with an emphasis upon an inter-disciplinary team approach to the delivery of care. Works under general direction.What We ProvideAttractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunitiesGenerous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidaysHealth insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and DisabilityEmployer-matched retirement saving fundsPersonal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degreesOpportunities for professional growth and career advancement Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of ProfessionalsWhat You Will DoProvides clinical supervision to staff including assigning, monitoring and evaluating cases for clinical team(s). Conducts regularly scheduled team meetings. Provides back-up coverage for program leadership as required.Manages triage and case assignment procedures, new referrals, liaison activities, and staff scheduling to insure adequate coverage at all times.Collaborates with other team members and Behavioral Health Services (BHS) leadership in formulating clinical and administrative policies and procedures, preparing policy and procedure manuals, implementing and maintaining established policies and procedures, and proposing modifications and revisions of policies and procedures, as indicated.Collects, tracks, and monitors progress and outcomes for all staff assigned to the team(s); produces and maintains detailed reports for all data pertinent to the program. Reports relevant data to funders and central administration as needed.Oversees the maintenance of updated case records for team(s) through EMR and coordinates effective electronic communication throughout all provider databases, as needed. Maintains case records in accordance with program policies/procedures, as well as VNS Health, city, and state standards and regulatory requirements.Monitors the program budget and is knowledgeable of all financial aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, reimbursement and purchasing.Ensures volume and productivity meet program standards and operations.Oversees compliance of quality and performance indicators, and supervises staff to achieve goals. Performs internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action, as necessary to address deficiencies.Provides clinical subject matter expertise and serves as a resource to supervisors, clinicians and staff.Provides assessment, direct services to program participants and families in the community; advises and consults in case conferences, staff meetings, and discharge planning as needed.Promotes positive relationships within VNS Health and other community service organizations. Serves as program liaison to other community agencies, negotiating formal liaison and organizing consultation and education for referral sources.Participates in 24/7 on-call coverage schedule and performs on-call duties, as required.Investigates complaints registered by program participants, completes Incident Reports and other safety and quality reports within required time frames.Collaborates with program leadership and other staff in the development and implementation of in-service education programs.Performs all duties inherent in a supervisory role. Ensures effective staff training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate.Oversees the development of systems and records for billing each MCO.Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:License and current registration to practice as a Nurse, Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor or other related license in the State of New York requiredFor IMT: LCSW requiredEducation: Master's Degree degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Nursing or other related field requiredWork Experience:Minimum of five years of supervisory and administrative experience with demonstrated competency in program management, budget management, and community relations requiredStrong interpersonal and leadership skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft applications requiredFor Adult Services: Prior experience working in a community behavioral health care setting requiredExperience with EMR systems preferredKnowledge of city and state agency and/or managed care functioning preferredCompensation$77,200.00 - $96,500.00 AnnualAbout UsVNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives uswe help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.

OverviewProvides direct psychosocial services to mentally ill individuals in the community who are experiencing, or are at risk of, an acute psychological crisis or are in need of mental health treatment. Provides assessment, linkage, coordinates with, referral to and follow-up with appropriate ongoing service providers. Provides information and consultation to other community agencies and other disciplines, including other services of VNS Health. Assists in the overall administrative and clinical functioning of the program. Works under general direction.What We ProvideReferral bonus opportunitiesGenerous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidaysHealth insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life DisabilityEmployer-matched retirement saving fundsPersonal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degreesOpportunities for professional growth and career advancement Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities What You Will DoProvides clinical supervision and direction to social work/ behavioral health team members and assumes responsibility for overall program functions in the Program Managers absence.Organizes various program components for the appropriate utilization and management of staff including triage and case management procedures, staff scheduling, referrals, outreach efforts, evaluations and liaison activities.Participates in quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.Screens referrals.Performs psychosocial evaluation and assessment of mental health service needs and emergency social service needs of identified patients and their families through professional knowledge, skills of observation and interviewing.Develops and implements short-term service plans for patients, in conjunction with other members of the team.Provides crisis intervention services to mentally ill individuals whose circumstances and condition require rapid intervention.Provides supportive counseling, case management and appropriate referrals for ongoing treatmentPrepares case histories and prepares and maintains case records, in accordance with the program’s record keeping protocols.Encourages service resistant clients to accept mental health services through intervention with clients and/or family members and friends concerned with the client's welfare.Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, rounds and/or case conferences of the program.Provides linkage, referral and provision of information to appropriate mental health services and social services and social services providers,.Coordinates and follows up on linkages made between clients and other service agencies and mental health providers to ensure continuity of care.Liaison with, and consultation to, community agencies.Provides outreach services to mentally ill individuals referred to the program who are experiencing, or are a t risk of, an acute psychosocial crisis and require mental health intervention in their home or community.Serves as resource person to the programand other components of the Agency, when requested, pertaining to social services available to patients and establishes a file of community referral sources.Participates with the program and other appropriate Agency staff in the development and implementation of in-service training and education.Assists and collaborates with the Program Coordinator/ Program Manager in the overall functioning of the team.Assumes Program Coordinator’s/ Program Manager’s responsibilities in his/her absence, as requested.Participates in community programs, education and advocacy, as requested.Contributes to the formulation of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation on of policy and procedure manuals, as required.Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:Valid driver's license requiredLIC - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - New York State required orLIC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - New York State required orLIC- Licensed Mental Health Professional required orLIC- Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State requiredEducation: Master's Degree in Social work, or other Human Services-related field requiredWork Experience:Minimum three years experience as an MSW working with patients in a mental health setting requiredCompensation$70,200.00 - $87,700.00 AnnualAbout UsVNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives uswe help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.